Job title: Team Manager (Supported Housing Young People, 16+)
Location:Primarily based in Poole, covering sites in Poole & Bournemouth (with Head Office based in Ringwood)
Salary:£37,000 per annum
Hours:40 hours per week including some late shifts, occasional weekends and Bank Holidays. Occasional sleep-in shifts may be required, paid in addition to salary. A flexible approach to working hours is essential.
On-Call:Part of rota, 1 weekend in 4, plus holiday cover
Essentials:NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent); Full UK Driving Licence
Lead. Support. Make a Difference.
We're looking for a compassionate and confidentTeam Managerto lead our supported housing services for young people aged 16+. You'll work across two semi-independent living homes in Poole and Bournemouth supporting both the young people and the dedicated team around them.
This is more than a management role. Its a chance to shape lives, build resilience, and help young people recover, thrive and embrace independence.
Your rewards
* Long-term job security with an established, expanding provider
* Competitive salary reviewed annually
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Long-service awards up to £2,000
* Funded Blue Light Card
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Career development & funded qualifications (incl. NVQ 5)
* In-house psychotherapist for additional specialist support
* A warm, experienced team with strong management backing
* Induction and training from day one
What Youll Be Doing
* Leading and motivating a small team of Support Workers who work around the clock overseeing the care of adolescents and young people, aged 16+ in semi-independent, supported housing
* Ensuring safety, compliance and consistency in line with Ofsted, Supported Housing Regulations 2023, and Beauforts standards
* Championing safeguarding, child protection, and best-practice care planning
* Acting as a mentor and role model, offering guidance to your team and the young people
* Building professional relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally including Management teams, Social Workers, Tutors, Police & Local Authority teams
* Managing day-to-day operations, including rota planning, referrals, budgets, HR, health & safety, and property maintenance
* Promoting independence of the young people and helping them navigate positively towards adulthood
* Occasional lone working will be required
What Youll Bring
* Leadership experience in supported housing and young people
* Strong understanding of young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, particularly those with trauma backgrounds
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent) and a willingness to work toward NVQ 5 (fully funded)
* Resilience, emotional intelligence, and a good sense of humour
* Confident communication style, excellent organisation and IT skills
* Comfortable working alone and as part of a small, committed team
About Beaufort Support Services
Were part ofBeaufort Education and Care, an Ofsted-registered organisation with over 20 years experience in residential care for children and young people. At our supported living sites in Bournemouth and Poole, we help young people aged 16+ transition into independence with practical and emotional support. Every home is staffed 24/7 and offers a safe, modern environment tailored to individual needs.
Were growing and were committed to developing our people just as much as our services.
The Important Bits
* Must live within a commutable distance of Poole/Bournemouth
* Must have the right to live and work in the UK
* Safer Recruitment checks apply: enhanced DBS including barred lists, references, work history, identity checking & right-to-work
Ready to lead with purpose? Apply today and join a team that changes lives.
Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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