Deputy Manager

SGS Care Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

SGS Care Ltd seeks a skilled Deputy Manager for a children's home in the North West. The role leads day-to-day operations, supports the Registered Manager, and ensures a structured, therapeutic care approach for young people aged 10–18 with EBD and LD.

Essentially you will have 3+ years in residential childcare, with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity. A permanent, full-time contract offers a competitive salary and a pathway to senior leadership within a respected provider.

Qualifications

• NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People is essential.
• Level 5 Diploma or management qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on day-to-day operations of the home.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in the manager's absence.
• Provide confident leadership to staff and ensure consistency of therapeutic care for YPs with EBD and LD.

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People

Level 5 Diploma or management qualification

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Location: Huyton, Liverpool

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (occasional shifts if required)

Number of Sleeps Required: None routinely expected

Service: Children's Home

Service Users: YPs aged 10-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Learning Disabilities (LD)

Qualifications Required: NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People (essential); Level 5 Diploma or management qualification (desirable)

Experience in Years Required: Minimum 3 years in Residential Childcare, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

The Home

• Number of Beds: 4
• Location: Liverpool (Cronton & Huyton)
• Type of YPs: EBD, LD
• Ofsted Rating: Good
• Ratio of staff to children: Minimum 2:3

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a confident and experienced Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day leadership and operations of the home. The successful candidate will take the lead on operational areas and deputise in the manager's absence. A strong understanding of the needs of young people with EBD and LD is essential, alongside a firm commitment to providing consistent, therapeutic care.

Who you will be working for

This is a well-established, highly respected children's residential provider with over 25 years of experience supporting young people with complex needs across the North West. The service operates multiple homes and is known for creating safe, structured, and therapeutic environments based on a cognitive behavioural model.

Why this Home & Company

Progression Opportunity: Grow into senior management with structured support.

Qualification Opportunity: Support available for Level 5 and beyond.

Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive and experienced team.

Ethos: Equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded into everything they do.

Culture: Family feel with a strong, experienced workforce committed to positive outcomes for young people.

Sponsorship is not available