Overview
Lowestoft Children’s Home on the Suffolk County Council is a solo placement home for a child of either sex aged 11–17 years. The home provides support to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes across education, health, social care and positive activities.
Role and Responsibilities
* Work as part of a dedicated team to provide day‑to‑day support for vulnerable children.
* Build strong, trusting relationships with young residents, monitoring their wellbeing.
* Safeguard all children from threats to their health and welfare.
* Maintain a safe and sensitive atmosphere that meets the needs of the children.
* Develop and maintain good relationships with parents, social workers, teachers and other professionals.
* Maintain accurate and detailed records.
* Deliver effective communication within the Home and with outside agencies and the community.
* Assist in planning and implementing care plans for children in collaboration with other professionals.
* Administer children's medication in accordance with procedures.
* Attend and participate in team meetings and supervisions.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Full and current driving licence with access to personal transport or meet mobility requirements through other reasonable means.
* Willingness to undertake training as required to update knowledge and skills.
* Ability to work fixed shifts to provide 24/7 coverage.
* Experience working with children and young people in a care setting (not mandatory but highly valued).
Benefits
* Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
* Monthly supervision sessions.
* Excellent benefits package including competitive annual pay progression and cost‑of‑living increase.
* Part‑time salary of £28,598 plus 15% unsociable hours allowance (£4,289 pro‑rata).
* National minimum wage for sleep‑in duty hours on top of salary.
* Flexible working options and request of flexible working from first day.
Application Process
Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile before applying.
Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
* Explain a situation where you had to ensure the safety and well‑being of a child or young person.
* Describe how you have managed time effectively while working fixed shifts with similar shift requirements.
* Give an example of communicating effectively with a young person experiencing emotional distress.
* Describe how you would approach carrying out physical interventions to ensure a child’s safety and how you would rebuild trust after the intervention.
Note: The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship due to part‑time hours and associated salary level.
Closing date: 2 November 2025.
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