Deputy Manager

Brook Street; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep allowance

Job summary

Brook Street in Knowsley, Liverpool is seeking a Deputy Manager for a 2-bedded children’s home. You will lead daily operations, supervise staff, and develop care plans for young people with EBD, ensuring safeguarding and high-quality support.

The role is full-time, on-site, with a salary of £29,052 per annum plus £60 per sleep. The shift pattern is 2 on 4 off, with a £16.14 per hour equivalent. Ideal for experienced leaders in child care seeking a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in child care, social work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of a 2-bedded children’s home; supporting young people with EBD.
• Supervising the care team to maintain high-quality, consistent support.
• Developing and implementing care plans reflecting individual needs.
• Coordinating with external agencies to support wellbeing and progress.
• Providing direct care and fostering a nurturing environment.
• Supporting positive transitions for young people toward adult life.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safeguarding policies

Communication

Job description

£29,052 to £29,052 per year, plus £60 per sleep

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

26/11/2026

About this job

Deputy Manager (Children's Home

• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties) Location: Knowsley, Liverpool Salary per annum: £29,052 plus £60 per sleep (£16.14ph) Setting: 2 Bedded EBD home If you're passionate about making a real difference to children and young people's lives, this is a role where your leadership, compassion, and calm approach genuinely matter.

This full-time, on-site Team Leader position sits at the heart of daily care-helping young people feel safe, supported, and set up for positive outcomes.

What you'll be doing as a Deputy Manager: Overseeing the day-to-day running of a 2-bedded children's home supporting young people with EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) Supervising the care team and helping ensure consistent, high-quality support Developing and implementing care plans that reflect individual needs Coordinating with external agencies to support well being and progress Maintaining a safe, supportive environment in line with safeguarding expectations Providing direct care and support when needed, fostering a nurturing atmosphere Supporting positive transitions and encouraging young people towards goals for adult life What you'll bring: Experience in child care, social work, or a related field Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Confidence in safeguarding policies and procedures Empathy, patience, and a compassionate approach to care Ability to work full-time on-site in Knowsley, Liverpool Additional information: - 2 on 4 off shift pattern, with pay of £16.14ph plus £60 per sleep

• Salary of £29,052 per annum based on 150 hours per month If you're ready to lead with heart and high standards, we'd love to hear from you.