Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD) | Registered Manager Pathway
Hitchin | Hertfordshire
£45,000–£50,000 per year + 5% performance bonus
Brand New 2-Bed Ofsted-Regulated Therapeutic Children’s Home
Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Step Into Leadership in a New Children’s Residential Home
Are you an experienced Deputy Manager looking to progress into a leadership role within an Ofsted-regulated children’s residential home?
Cornerways Homes is recruiting a Children’s Home Lead / Deputy Manager to support the launch of a new therapeutic children’s residential home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
This is a rare opportunity to open a new home, build your own team, and progress on a clear pathway to Registered Manager while delivering high-quality care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
Why Join Cornerways Homes?
✔ £45,000–£50,000 salary + 5% bonus
✔ Clear Registered Manager progression pathway
✔ External leadership coaching for managers
✔ Clinical support from Meadows Psychology Service
✔ Opportunity to shape a new Ofsted-regulated children’s home
✔ Small, therapeutic homes focused on positive outcomes in residential childcare
Many of our leaders move from larger providers to join us for a more relationship-focused, therapeutic approach to children’s residential care.
Our Therapeutic Approach (Residential Childcare)
We work in partnership with Meadows Psychology Service, delivering a trauma-informed, therapeutic model across our children’s residential homes:
- Psychological assessments within the first 3 months of placement
- Weekly clinical consultation and reflective practice sessions
- Support with therapeutic care planning and behaviour strategies
Key Responsibilities – Deputy Manager / Children’s Home Lead
- Support the Registered Manager in running the children’s residential home
- Lead, supervise, and develop a residential childcare team
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted Children’s Homes Regulations & Quality Standards
- Oversee safeguarding, risk assessments, and care planning
- Build strong partnerships with local authorities and external professionals
- Promote a safe, stable, and therapeutic environment for children (EBD)
Benefits
✔ 32 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days)
✔ Company pension scheme
✔ Funded training including Level 7 qualification
✔ Weekly clinical consultation support
✔ Employee referral scheme (£250 / £750)
✔ Gym membership
✔ Free parking
✔ Free meals on shift
✔ Staff discounts
Essential Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
- Significant experience in children’s residential care (EBD)
- Experience as a Deputy Manager in residential childcare
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations
- Experience leading and supervising staff teams in a children’s home
Apply Now
Apply today to be part of launching a new children’s residential home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire and progress towards Registered Manager.
Interviews are being held on a rolling basis—early applications are encouraged.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (England) qualification?
Work Location: In person
