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Where Leadership Meets Heart

Location: Hitchin (SG5 1LA)

Salary: £33,000–£36,000 (depending on experience & qualifications)

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm (with shared on-call duties)

Contract: Permanent

We’re not just a children's residential home. We’re a place where care feels genuine, where consistency builds trust, and where every small step forward for a young person matters deeply.

Our home has a strong reputation for providing stability, warmth, and structure for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. We’re proud to be consistently rated Good by Ofsted but we never stop striving for Outstanding.

This isn’t a job for someone who wants to coast. It’s for someone who cares, leads by example, and believes that every young person deserves a chance to rewrite their story.

As our Deputy Manager you’ll work hand‑in‑hand with the Registered Manager to shape the culture of the home, inspire the team, and ensure that our care meets and exceeds Ofsted standards. You’ll have a voice, real responsibility, and the chance to make lasting change for staff and for the young people we support.

• Lead and support a passionate care team to deliver exceptional outcomes
• Ensure every child’s care plan is lived, not just written
• Keep the home compliant, safe, and always ready for inspection
• Help manage rotas, budgets, and the smooth running of daily life
• Step in on shifts when needed, because great leaders stay connected
• Build trusted relationships with young people, families, and professionals
• Champion independence, resilience, and emotional growth

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management or the motivation to achieve it
• 2+ years experience in a children’s residential setting
• Supervisory or senior experience that’s built your confidence as a leader
• A solid understanding of safeguarding, child protection & Ofsted frameworks
• Full UK driving licence – essential
• Above all, empathy, resilience, and a belief in potential

• Competitive salary £33,000–£36,000
• Genuine career progression & funded qualifications
• Wellbeing and recognition schemes
• Extra days annual leave for each year of service (up to 5)
• Free meals while on shift
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Staff discounts, gym membership contribution & BUPA counselling support
• Casual dress code, because comfort counts
• On‑site parking and a warm, welcoming environment

If you’re ready to bring compassion and consistency to a team that changes lives every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and let’s build something remarkable together.