Deputy Team Manager

Job introduction

Job title: Deputy Team Manager

A bit about us:

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 is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services. 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. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a new team and make a difference to the lives of children and their families. Alongside the team manager, you will be responsible for the running of a new Edge of Care Children’s Home which provides short breaks and outreach support to children and their families within the community where there is a risk of family breakdown.

• As a Deputy Team Manager you will take responsibility for staff development, providing supervision, guidance and management oversight around key working and the 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
• As a Deputy Team Manager you will support the team manager to monitor team performance through audits and performance management processes
• As a Deputy Team Manager you will hold financial responsibilities alongside the manager and adhere to the Financial Regulations of the City Council
• As a Deputy Team Manager you will at times deputise for the team manager to ensure the smooth running of the service and that the setting operates within accordance to Regulatory Frameworks and Statutory Guidance
• As a Deputy Team Manager you will be required to work within specific policies and procedures and with partner agencies to safeguard children and young people

Our offer to you:

• 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
• Progression - 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
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:

Closing date: Midnight 12th June 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C 15th June 2026

Interview date: W/C 29th June 2026

Interview type: Face-to-face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Team Manager - Lisa Collins via lisa.collins@liverpool.gov.uk or 07889911392

Alternatively, we are holding an information webinar on 8th June at 18:00 so you can find out more about the role, our service and meet the team, to register please contact Recruitment & Retention Lead Children’s Services, Harriet Cadman on harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

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.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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