Assistant Homes Manager

Job Introduction

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join us as an Assistant Homes Manager at our Children's Home based in Sleaford. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and innovative leadership team who put the children and young people we care for at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

This role reports to the Homes Manager and deputises in their absence. This includes making executive decisions to ensure the safe running of the home and the services provided.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager who:

• Has experience of working with children with emotional or behaviour challenges and understands their needs

• Is supportive and passionate about developing people and the home

• Is child-focussed, we put our children first

• Is compassionate, but firm and hugely kind

• Has skills in quality assurance

• Has the energy and motivation to innovate and inspire others

• Has experience of multi-agency working

• Is flexible, creative and can adapt to the needs of the home

• Is an experienced leader

• Is willing to work towards a QCF Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Working hours for the role are predominantly Monday to Friday between 9.00am - 5.00pm. Assistant Homes Managers are also required to work flexibly and provide shift cover including earlies, lates and nights, bank holidays, sleep-ins and weekends.

About Us

At Eastgate, we're dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people who struggle with emotional and behavioural difficulties by providing a warm, secure, loving and a caring home environment. By fostering emotional growth, imparting life skills, and helping our young people develop their social abilities, we aim to provide the best opportunity in life to every member of the Eastgate family.

Our goal is to provide the best opportunities for everyone by supporting social skills development in our young people, teaching life skills, and promoting emotional growth.

If you want a job where every day is different and you want to be a part of a young person's journey in all facets of their lives and see them reach their full potential, this is the job for you.

We are a high-quality residential service, and we are committed to training our employees and provide a variety of roles with extensive training.

Become a member of our team if you want a fulfilling career in the care industry, want to become a part of a supportive team environment and want to make a real difference to the lives of our young people.

For further information on what we do please see the Children's Residential Care brochure attached.

Our Offer To You

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• Access to an excellent local government pension scheme

• A comprehensive benefits package including discount schemes and cycle to work

• Training and development opportunities

• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

In joining us, you will be rewarded with a career defining opportunity to become part of an ambitious and growing service that is committed to staff retention, development and equality. We will provide you with the training and support that will enable you to deliver the very best care for our children and young people and to succeed in your career.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on the LCC jobs site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please ensure you select 'Eastgate' on your application form.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Kelsie Tyrrell on Kelsie.tyrrell@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications is 7th August 2025.

Best of luck with your application!

Please be advised that this position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council 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.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.