Job Introduction
Job Title: Children’s Home Manager – Albion Street
Salary: £52,413 - £60,050
Location: Albion Street, Spalding, Lincolnshire
Closing Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 15 July 2026
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 Albion Street in Spalding. 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.
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, who will work collaboratively with you to ensure high‑quality, relational care across the service.
About Albion Street
We specialise in providing excellent in-house care and support for children who have diverse needs as a result of their early experiences. We endeavour to create a homely environment that exceeds the needs of children and young people in our care, enabling them to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.
The model of care in our home combines trauma informed practice with social pedagogy, attachment theory and therapeutic care models to give our children the high level of care they need and deserve.
“Seeing children achieve positive outcomes is by far the best thing”
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 willing to 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
Applications close: 30th June 2026
Interviews will be held on the 15th July 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.
We wish you the best of luck with your application!
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
Please refer to our Job InformationPack here to support you in your application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applicationsthan expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve theright to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We thereforestrongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointmentshould the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once anapplication is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If youwithdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submitanother application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submittedapplication, 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.
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