Job Description
Deputy Manager Where Leadership Meets Heart
Location: Hitchin (SG5 1LA)
Salary: £33,000 £36,000 (depending on experience & qualifications)
Hours: Full-time, MondayFriday, 9am5pm (with shared on-call duties)
Contract: Permanent
Who We Are
Were not just a childrens residential home were 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. Were proud to be consistently rated Good by Ofsted but we never stop striving for Outstanding.
The Opportunity
This isnt a job for someone who wants to coast its for someone who cares, leads by example, and believes that every young person deserves a chance to rewrite their story.
As our Deputy Manager, youll 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. Youll have a voice, real responsibility, and the chance to make lasting change for staff and for the young people we support.
What Youll Do
1. Lead and support a passionate care team to deliver exceptional outcomes
2. Ensure every childs care plan is lived, not just written
3. Ke...