At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead night staff, ensure safety, and support young people in their journey.
- Company: ASE Recruitment, specialists in social housing and care sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, temp to perm contract, and opportunity for personal growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to positive change and immediate start available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people facing challenges.
- Qualifications: Experience in supported accommodation and strong safeguarding knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 30450 - 30450 £ per year.
ASE Recruitment are specialist recruiters in the social housing and social care sectors providing temporary staffing to work within a variety of 24 hour supported accommodation services and floating support services for Housing Associations and Charities across the Northwest, Midlands, and Derbyshire. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager for Nights in the Chesterfield area supporting clients experiencing homelessness, mental health, and substance misuse.
Hours: On Rota, nights
Contract: Temp to perm
Rate: £30,450
As the Deputy Night Operations Manager, you will play a key part in supporting the Property Services Operational Manager and Registered Manager in the smooth running of the service. You will lead and support waking-night staff, ensure the safety and welfare of young people, and maintain high standards across accommodation, documentation and service delivery. You will also be a role model for best practice, supporting staff development and ensuring compliance with Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulations.
About the role:
- Provide effective leadership to night staff, supporting their development and ensuring training compliance.
- Undertake regular supervisions and performance reviews.
- Ensure staff understand policies, procedures and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Manage referrals and support planned transitions for young people entering the service.
- Oversee incident reporting, safeguarding escalations and risk assessment reviews.
- Work in partnership with external agencies and professionals.
- Complete monthly case file reviews and attend safeguarding/incident meetings.
- Ensure the accommodation is safe, well-maintained and welcoming.
- Complete monthly health and safety audits and ensure compliance documentation is up to date.
- Oversee repairs, room checks and visitor management processes.
- Promote independence, wellbeing and access to education, training or employment.
- Support trauma-informed and strength-based approaches across the team.
- Ensure young people understand their rights, complaints processes and available advocacy services.
- Work occasional day shifts to attend required meetings.
- Participate in a 1-in-3 weekend rota.
- Manage budgets, support contract reporting and oversee local co-production initiatives.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is passionate, resilient and motivated to make a difference. You will ideally bring:
- Essential Experience Skills:
- Experience working in young people's supported accommodation.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge.
- Experience in support planning, risk assessment and incident management.
- Proven ability to supervise or manage staff.
- Experience working within multi-agency frameworks.
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use IT systems to record information accurately.
- Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Desirable:
- NVQ/Diploma in a relevant field.
- Understanding of Ofsted Supported Accommodation regulations.
- Experience with systems such as Pyramid/Lief or similar.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with barred list clearance (Children). ASE recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. We value diversity and are an equal opportunities employer; we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Passion and dedication to making a positive difference to the services we support are what matters the most to us. Immediate start preferred.
Deputy Manager (Nights) in Surrey employer: Adullam Social Enterprises C.I.C
ASE Recruitment is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the social housing and care sectors. Located in the Congleton area, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through training and development opportunities, while also providing competitive pay and flexible working arrangements. Join us in our mission to support vulnerable individuals and help them achieve independence, all within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Contact Details:
Adullam Social Enterprises C.I.C Recruitment Team
