Deputy Team Manager in Liverpool

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world‑famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone! Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively. It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Run a new Edge of Care Children’s Home providing short breaks and outreach support to children and their families where there is a risk of family breakdown.
• Take responsibility for staff development, providing supervision, guidance and management oversight around key working and delivery of bespoke work to ensure children’s needs are met, that they are supported to make good progress, and can develop emotionally within a safe and stable environment.
• Support the team manager to monitor team performance through audits and performance management processes.
• Hold financial responsibilities alongside the manager and adhere to the Financial Regulations of the City Council.
• At times deputise for the team manager to ensure the smooth running of the service and that the setting operates within regulatory frameworks and statutory guidance.
• Work within specific policies and procedures and with partner agencies to safeguard children and young people.

Benefits:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time).
• Option to purchase further days.
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning.
• Health and Wellbeing offer including Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Employee volunteering scheme.
• Medicash.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.