Job Description
Deputy Supported Lodgings Manager (11 months maternity cover) We’re looking for an inspiring leader with experience supporting vulnerable young people, managing teams, and navigating housing, safeguarding and multi agency work. Location: Regional Office - North West Salary: £33,906 Per annum Closing Date: 10 March, 2026 Employment Type: Temporary, 11 month maternity cover Hours per week: Full time, 37.5 hours About the Role We are recruiting to fill the Deputy Supported Lodgings Manager role at a Regional Office in Manchester – 11 months Maternity Cover. In this role, you’ll lead a small, committed team to deliver safe, high quality accommodation and support, overseeing assessments, placements and risk plans to ensure every young person is welcomed, protected and set up for long term stability.
You’ll strengthen relationships with providers and partners, uphold OFSTED and safeguarding standards, and help shape services rooted in strengths based, psychologically informed practice. We’re looking for an energetic, inclusive leader with experience supporting vulnerable young people, managing teams and navigating housing management, safeguarding and multi agency partnerships. If you thrive in fast paced environments, excel at motivating others and believe in empowering young people to realise their potential, we’d love to hear from you.
In this role, you will: Lead a small team delivering high quality Supported Lodgings services for young people at risk of homelessness.Oversee assessments, risk management and safe placements with approved providers.Maintain strong safeguarding, OFSTED compliance and health & safety standards.Recruit, train and support Supported Lodgings Providers and service staff.Build effective partnerships with referral agencies, commissioners and community