Deputy manager – children’s residential home (learning disabilities)

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Home (Learning Disabilities)

Location: Formby, Liverpool, UK

Job type: Permanent / Full Time

Sector & subsector: Childcare / Childcare Practitioners

Salary: Competitive Annual

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership of our children’s residential home in Formby, providing high-quality care for young people with learning disabilities.

About us

Family Care is a family‑owned social care provider working therapeutically with children for over 30 years, committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child and young person can thrive.

About the role

In this role, you will support the Registered Manager to ensure the home consistently meets regulatory standards while providing safe, nurturing, and person‑centred care. You will play a key role in leading, motivating, and developing the staff team, with a strong focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. Working within the home’s therapeutic model, you will collaborate closely with in‑house practitioners to ensure each young person receives consistent, tailored support that enables meaningful and lasting progress.

Key responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day management of the home
• Lead and supervise staff, including training and performance support
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and Ofsted standards
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and therapeutic environment
• Contribute to care planning and risk management
• Deliver on‑call support on a rota basis

What we are looking for

• Must have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is desirable but not essential (willing to work towards)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a children’s residential setting, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or senior role
• Be able to work on a Shift/Rota basis (including weekends) and undertake sleep‑ins
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and relevant legislation (Children’s Homes Regulations, Ofsted framework)
• Ability to lead a team with empathy, professionalism, and integrity
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
• Full UK Driving Licence essential
• Enhanced DBS compliance required

What we offer

• Salary: up to £39,120 per annum (includes sleep‑in allowance)
• Extensive Training and career progression
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension
• Long Service Rewards

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives.

Apply now to join a supportive and forward‑thinking team.

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.