Team Leader, Children's Home (EBD) – On-Site Impact

Brook Street; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting a Deputy Manager for a 2-bed Emotional Behavioural Difficulties home in Knowsley, Liverpool. You will lead daily operations, supervise the care team and help shape individual care plans to support young people’s safety and progression.

The role is full-time and on-site, requiring strong safeguarding knowledge, empathy, and excellent communication to foster a nurturing, structured environment. On-site leadership is essential to coordinate care and external partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in child care, social work, or related field.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confidence with safeguarding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of a 2-bed EBD home.
• Supervise care team and ensure high-quality support.
• Develop and implement individual care plans.
• Coordinate with external agencies to support wellbeing and progress.
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment in line with safeguarding.

Skills

Child care experience

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Empathy & patience

Job description

Brook Street is recruiting a Deputy Manager for a 2-bed Emotional Behavioural Difficulties home in Knowsley, Liverpool. You will lead daily operations, supervise the care team and help shape individual care plans to support young people’s safety and progression.

The role is full-time and on-site, requiring strong safeguarding knowledge, empathy, and excellent communication to foster a nurturing, structured environment. On-site leadership is essential to coordinate care and external partnerships.