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Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

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We are recruiting a Deputy Manager for one of our residential children’s homes based in the Knowsley area. We provide accommodation for up to 3 children and young people.

The Deputy Manager will have experience of working in a residential setting.

You will work alongside the Registered Manager supporting staff to deliver high quality care and support. You will have a good understanding of legislation and work in line with company polices and procedures.

You must hold the QCF L3 Children and Young People. You should hold QCF L5 Leadership and Management or show willingness to complete.

• Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and young people
• Do you have the skills and experience to deliver child-focused individualised care and support
• Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same

If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Teri Hannon at teri.hannon@knowsley.gov.uk

Interview dates are likely to be 7 August 2026

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.