Deputy Manager

Career Makers; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted children's residential care provider is seeking a Deputy Manager for their Liverpool home to assist the Registered Manager in daily operations. You will lead a dedicated team to ensure young people receive the highest standard of care. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, managing rotas, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have residential childcare experience and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

£16.83 per hour

Sleep-in pay: £60 per shift × 10 per month

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NEST pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of EBD, SEMH, and other complex behaviours.
• Leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in day-to-day management.
• Supervise and mentor residential staff.
• Help organise staff rotas, activities, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and regulatory standards.
• Promote positive outcomes for young people with complex needs.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of EBD and SEMH

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Level 5 Leadership

Job description

Location: Liverpool, L36

Salary: £16.83 per hour + sleep-ins (£60 each × 10 per month)

Hours: Full-time, 162.5 contracted hours per month

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional looking for your next step? Our client, a trusted children's residential care provider with over 25 years' experience, is seeking a Deputy Manager to support their Liverpool home.

The Role

You will assist the Registered Manager in overseeing the daily running of the home, leading a team of dedicated staff, and ensuring young people receive the highest standard of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in day-to-day management
• Supervise and mentor residential staff
• Help organise staff rotas, activities, and resources
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and regulatory standards
• Promote positive outcomes for young people with complex needs

Requirements

• Experience in residential childcare, ideally in a supervisory role
• Knowledge of EBD, SEMH, and other complex behaviours
• Leadership and organisational skills
• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Health & Social Care (Level 5 Leadership desirable)

Benefits

• £16.83 per hour
• Sleep-in pay: £60 per shift × 10 per month
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• NEST pension scheme