Job Title: Deputy ManagerLocation: Bootle (L30) with travel across L20, L4 and WN8
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm office-based, with opportunities for overtime within the homesEmployment Type: Permanent
Service: Children’s Residential HomesService Users: Young people aged 8–18 with EBD, Mild LD, HSB, CSE & CCE
The Home
Number of beds: 8 single occupancy homes with 2:1 staffing
Who we are looking for
Our client is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to oversee Team Leaders and wider staff teams across a group of single occupancy children’s homes.
This is an operational leadership role suited to someone confident managing staff performance, supporting practice standards, and maintaining strong oversight across multiple homes. The successful candidate will be office-based in Bootle whilst also carrying out regular visits to homes, staff teams, and young people across the service.
The role offers flexibility around additional hours and overtime opportunities within the homes themselves.
Our client is currently developing the full job description and is keen to meet suitable candidates initially to discuss experience, suitability, and preferred working arrangements.
Who you will be working for
Company type/size: Established children’s residential provider
Number of homes: 8 homes
Why this home & company
- Single occupancy model with consistent 2:1 staffing
- Opportunity to work across multiple specialist homes
- Mix of operational leadership and direct service involvement
- Exposure to a range of complex needs and therapeutic residential care environments
- Opportunity to shape and develop the role further with senior leadership
Progression
- Opportunity to develop within an expanding residential care provider
- Exposure to multi-home operational management
Culture
- Hands‑on operational environment
- Team-focused approach across homes and leadership teams
- Child-centred care with high staffing levels
Sponsorship is not available.
How to apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk
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