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Deputy / Home Manager

Job details
Posting date: 22 January 2026
Salary: £41,000.00 to £45,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 February 2026
Location: Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6AA
Company: Search Consultancy LTD
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: Req/677513_1769096231

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Summary

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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