Who we are
We are a new and ambitious provider of supported accommodation for young people aged 16+, committed to delivering safe, nurturing, and high-quality support that promotes independence and positive outcomes. Whilst we are a newly established organisation, our Senior Leadership Team brings nearly a decade of experience in supported accommodation, safeguarding, housing support, and working with vulnerable young people.
Our vision is to create environments where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to develop the skills and confidence needed for adulthood.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and proactive Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in leading our 16+ Supported Accommodation service. You will play a key role in ensuring the service operates effectively, remains compliant with relevant regulations and standards, and delivers person-centred support that meets the needs of young people.
As Deputy Manager, you will be supporting the Registered Manager in order to provide day-to-day leadership to staff, oversee support delivery, monitor safeguarding practices, and ensure that risk assessments, support plans, and care planning documentation are completed and maintained to a high standard.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in supported accommodation, residential childcare, leaving care, or supported housing who is looking to further develop their leadership career.
Duties
- Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the service.
- Lead, supervise, and motivate Support Workers to deliver consistently high standards of care and support.
- Ensure all young people receive person-centred support tailored to their individual needs and goals.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and regular review of support plans, pathway plans, care plans, and placement plans.
- Ensure comprehensive risk assessments are completed, regularly reviewed, and appropriately implemented by staff.
- Promote positive outcomes for young people in education, employment, training, health, wellbeing, and independent living.
- Maintain a strong culture of safeguarding, ensuring staff understand and follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
- Respond effectively to safeguarding incidents, risk concerns, and challenging situations.
- Conduct staff supervisions, mentoring, performance management, and support professional development.
- Ensure accurate record keeping, incident reporting, and compliance documentation is maintained.
- Work collaboratively with Local Authorities, Social Workers, Personal Advisors, healthcare professionals, and other partner agencies.
- Support with audits, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
- Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and best practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within 16+ Supported Accommodation, Residential Childcare, Leaving Care, Supported Housing, or Children's Services.
- Experience in a senior support worker, team leader, or deputy manager role.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people, including exploitation, missing from home protocols, and risk management.
- Experience developing and reviewing risk assessments, care plans, support plans, and individual support programmes.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff teams.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and administrative skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Understanding of trauma-informed and young person-centred approaches.
- Ability to build positive professional relationships with stakeholders and external agencies.
Desirable
- Level 3 or Level 5 qualification in Children and Young People's Services, Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care, Leadership & Management, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Ofsted standards and supported accommodation regulations.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an exciting and growing organisation from the beginning.
- Work alongside a Senior Leadership Team with almost 10 years of experience in supported accommodation and children's services.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Ongoing training in safeguarding, risk management, leadership, and trauma-informed practice.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.
At Solace Bloom, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We understand that a rewarding career is built on more than just a job title, which is why we are fully committed to investing in your personal and professional development from day one.
As a growing organisation, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. You will receive ongoing support, mentoring, training, and leadership development from a Senior Leadership Team with nearly a decade of experience in supported accommodation and children's services. We want to help you build on your existing skills, expand your knowledge, and achieve your long-term career aspirations.
For the right candidate, this role is not just an opportunity to become a Deputy Manager. It is a pathway to future leadership opportunities, including the potential to progress into a Registered Manager position and ultimately take responsibility for managing your own supported accommodation home as our organisation continues to grow.
We are looking for individuals who share our passion for supporting young people and who are eager to develop alongside us. If you are ambitious, committed, and want to be part of shaping a service that makes a real difference, we would love to support your journey and help you reach your full potential.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references, and comply with safer recruitment requirements.
If you are passionate about supporting young people, have a strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and care planning processes, and are ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
