Job Description

Are you a senior manager within a children's residential home and looking for a new challenge as a Registered Homes Manager? We are currently looking for a Registered Homes Manager for one of our open children's homes in Seaford.


Homefield Cottage is a Children's residential home that has 4 beds. It looks after children aged from 11-17. And works on the ethos that we put children at the heart of everything we do. As a Registered Homes Manager you will have overall responsibility of the running of the home to ensure that the children can live in the best environment to help them reach their full potential. The person who undertakes this role will be leading an established high performing team in an already excellent environment and will be able to make positive impact to the children who need it most.


Key responsibilities will include:


Act as an effective Manager in line with requirements of the Ofsted inspection framework. Take care of the safeguarding and welfare of young people in your care. Improving the outcomes for young people in relation to their health (physical and mental), education, employment, social and transition to adulthood. Manage practice development and performance of the team.
In order to carry out this crucial role, we are looking for candidates who have:


Minimum of a level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and willingness to complete a level 5 Diploma within 2 years, if not already held, as outlined in Children's Homes Regulations 2015. Effective leadership, staff supervision and management skills, including team building, development of staff and experience of providing professional and reflective supervision to the staff team Significant previous experience of working with children and young people in care in a residential setting as outlined in the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.


To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Cover Letter. We will be using your Cover Letter to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.




Please download the and Peron Specification for further details.


Interviews will be held in person on Friday 25 July 2025 in Eastbourne.


East Sussex County Council are dedicated to giving our staff the opportunity to train and develop and we offer an extensive training library and actively encourage this opportunity to all our staff.


We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.


For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Verity Lloyd via Verity.lloyd@eastsussex.gov.uk .