Job Title : Deputy Manager - Supported Accommodation (16-18)
Location : Preston PR2
Contract : Full-time, Permanent
Hours : 42 hours per week (hybrid rota : 2 daytime shifts + 2 sleep-in shifts)
Salary : £41,500 - £45,000 per year + on-call allowances
Benefits
Fully funded Level 5 qualification
NEST pension scheme
5.6 weeks' annual leave
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Career development opportunities
Monthly recognition awards
Casual dress code
Health & wellbeing programme
Role Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy Manager to oversee a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16-18. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, child-centred care, compliance with regulatory standards, and effective staff management, while fostering strong relationships with external agencies and promoting positive outcomes for young people.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Staff Support
Lead and support staff teams to deliver high standards of care.
Promote a positive team culture through reflective supervision and professional development.
Manage staff performance, including supervisions, appraisals, and development plans.
Young People's Outcomes
Oversee personalised support plans to help young people achieve educational, emotional, and practical goals.
Ensure staff actively support young people's progress in education, health, life skills, and employability.
Encourage independence and prepare young people for independent living.
Maintain robust safeguarding practices to ensure a safe environment.
External Relationships & Partnerships
Build and maintain effective relationships with social workers, education providers, mental health services, and housing authorities.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings to represent the service and advocate for young people's needs.
Support referral matching to ensure placements align with young people's needs.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards, safeguarding, health and safety, and other regulatory requirements.
Monitor service quality through audits and assessments, identifying areas for improvement.
Escalate risks or concerns to the Registered Manager as required.
Administration & Reporting
Maintain accurate and timely records for each young person.
Ensure staff adhere to documentation standards.
Support the preparation of reports, reviews, and other administrative tasks.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Managerial or supervisory experience in supported accommodation, residential care, or similar social care setting (ideally with young people aged 16-18).
Relevant qualification (e.g., Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent).
Knowledge of safeguarding practices, Ofsted regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
Experience supporting young people with diverse emotional, behavioural, or mental health needs.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with young people, staff, and external partners.
Additional Requirements
Level 4 qualification with children and young people (or equivalent).
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
Experience working with children (2 years preferred).
Supervisory experience (1 year preferred).
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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