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Children’s Home Manager

Job Description

We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded provider of residential childcare services, who are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead one of their children’s homes in Sudbury, Suffolk.

This is a 4-bed EBD home, currently supporting 2 young people, and has recently achieved a “Good” rating across the board from Ofsted. The provider is dedicated to offering safe, nurturing, and developmentally focused environments for children and young people with complex needs.

Role: Registered Home Manager – Children’s Residential Care
Salary: up to £48000 to £50000
Bonus: 5k Welcome Bonus + 21% Annual Performance Bonus, On-Call Payments (£30 per night)
Annual Leave: 32 days including Bank Holidays
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client’s mission is simple — to inspire, encourage, and support children, young people, and adults to achieve great things and lead happy, healthy, and successful lives. Their work is driven by compassion, resilience, and a firm belief in the potential of every individual in their care.

🔑 Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the day-to-day running of the home and ensure it operates to the highest standards
  • Deliver high-quality, child-centred care that meets both regulatory requirements and the individual needs of young people
  • Lead on Ofsted inspections and drive service improvement
  • Supervise and develop a committed team, including performance reviews and ongoing training
  • Manage budgets and contribute to the strategic development of the home
  • Work closely with external agencies, families, and professionals
  • Promote safeguarding and well-being at all times
✅ Requirements:
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior role within a children’s residential care setting
  • Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce
  • Working towards or holding a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
  • Strong knowledge of The Children Act 1989, Children’s Homes Regulations, and safeguarding procedures
  • Experience managing budgets and leading inspections
  • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to participate in the on-call rota
💡 Benefits:
  • £5,000 Welcome Bonus
  • 21% Annual Performance Bonus
  • On-Call Payments (£30 per night)
  • 32 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays
  • Comprehensive Training & Ongoing Professional Development
  • DBS Check Paid by Employer
  • Access to High Street Discounts & Wellbeing Support
  • Veteran-Friendly Employer – guaranteed interviews for eligible service personnel
If you're an ambitious, values-led manager ready to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives while progressing your own career, we want to hear from you.
📩 Apply today or contact us to arrange a confidential discussion.