- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Beccles Children’s Home, Suffolk, On-site working
- Salary: £48,163 – £58,850 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: 37 hours per week, Flexible working options available
- Contract: Permanent
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change for young people in our care.
As a Registered Children’s Home Manager in Beccles Children’s Home, you’ll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special.
Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.
Reimagine the possibilities.
About our home
Beccles Children’s Home is a mixed gendered home for up to 4 children aged 11 – 17 years old who may experience some social, emotional, and mental health difficulties and who may have suffered from severe trauma. We provide support for the children in our care to achieve the best possible outcomes in all aspects of their lives, including education, health, and social and fun activities, as well as supporting them to build positive and appropriate relationships.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
- lead and manage the Children’s Home to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people
- ensure safeguarding and risk management, maintaining compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations
- recruit, supervise, and develop staff to deliver high-quality care and support
- oversee quality assurance, complaints, and accurate reporting for continuous improvement
- build strong partnerships with families, agencies, and the wider community to enhance service delivery
- provide cover and manage the out of hours on call service, which is based in the grounds of the home.
The home welcomes applications from individuals who are actively seeking opportunities to expand their careers within Social Care.
To take up this role, you:
- will have within the last 5 years, worked at least two years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role
- must have or be willing to work towards gaining a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for Residential Childcare
- must be flexible to undertake on-call duties
- must have experience within EBD sector
- must hold a Full UK Driving License with access to your own transport.
To enhance your development, full training will be provided regularly as well as monthly supervision with your line manager to ensure you feel supported within your role.
In addition to this, the home provides virtual clinical supervision by a seasoned professional. This does not only benefit your personal wellbeing but directly affects the experience of the children and young people within our care.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Take a look at what makes our Ideal Worker (pdf), shaped by the voices of young people.
If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Beth Fletcher, Interim Residential Service Manager, by calling 07732603793.
How to apply
Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
- Can you describe a time when you led a team through a period of change or improvement in a children’s care setting? What strategies did you use to ensure high-quality outcomes for children and young people?
- Give an example of how you have recruited, supervised, and developed staff to deliver high-quality care. How do you support staff wellbeing and professional growth in your team?
- Describe your experience in monitoring quality assurance, handling complaints, and ensuring accurate reporting. How have you used feedback or audit findings to drive continuous improvement in your service?
- If an Ofsted inspection highlighted an area for improvement in your home, how would you lead your team to address it?
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences, so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidance to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately, your application may not be progressed.
Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If you’re invited to the next stage, you’ll have another chance to request adjustments.
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 24 June 2026.
You will be required to attend a Warner Interview for this position as part of the recruitment process.
Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. #IND1
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Onsite
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
