Job Introduction
Job Title: Homes Manager (Registered Manager), Robin House
Salary: £52,413 - £60,050
Location: Lincoln
Closing Date: 23rd April 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed
Make a real difference in the lives of children across Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a committed, skilled, and passionate Children’s Home Manager to join our Residential Services on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is dedicated to delivering outstanding care and achieving excellent outcomes for children and young people.
This role will begin with maternity cover at Robin House, one of our therapeutic residential homes, before transitioning to the management of another home within our growing and ambitious residential service.
About the Role
As a Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for the children in our care. Your leadership will ensure that the home meets high regulatory standards, provides trauma‑informed and child‑centred practice, and sustains a positive culture where children can thrive.
You will be supported by a strong management structure, including a Service Lead and Clinical Team, who will work collaboratively with you to ensure high‑quality, relational care across the service.
This permanent role offers you the opportunity not only to lead within Robin House during the maternity period, but also to continue your leadership journey as you move to manage another children’s home within Lincolnshire thereafter.
About Robin House
Robin House is a therapeutic children’s home for children aged 6–15. The team work closely with Clinical Psychologists and Complex Needs Link Workers to offer a warm, homely environment built on:
- Trauma‑informed practice
- Social pedagogy
- Attachment‑aware care
- Child‑centred therapeutic support
You will join an experienced, nurturing staff team dedicated to providing stability, trust, and excellent outcomes for children.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has proven leadership experience within children’s residential care
- Is passionate about therapeutic, relational, and trauma‑informed practice
- Can lead, develop, and motivate a team to deliver high‑quality, reflective practice
- Holds (or is working towards) a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
- Has strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Can work positively with Ofsted to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
- Is committed to safeguarding and achieving the best for children
This role is ideal for a dynamic and resilient leader who is ready to take the next step in their management career.
What We Offer
- Alongside a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase additional leave
- Comprehensive benefits, including discount schemes, car leasing, and salary sacrifice options
- Professional development and career progression
- A dedicated Clinical Psychologist and Complex Needs Link Worker
- Supportive management structure, including a Manager On‑Call system
- Access to health and wellbeing resources
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to investing in high‑quality residential care, meaning you will be part of a service that is expanding, well‑resourced, and ambitious.
Interested?
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Katie Sansom – katie.sansom@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Maria Cowan – maria.cowan@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications close: 23rd April 2026
Please be aware the post is subject to an enhanced criminal records check.
We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Unsuccessful candidates may be considered for similar roles for up to three months.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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 LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
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. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
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.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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