Deputy Manager in Stroud

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Deputy Manager to support the leadership of our new supported accommodation service for young people aged 16+. This key leadership role will work alongside the Registered Manager to deliver safe, high-quality, and trauma-informed support to young people with complex needs, helping them to develop independence and prepare for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operations and management of the service.
• Lead on essential functions to ensure the smooth running of the service, including deputising in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Establish, oversee, and participate in a rota system and an on-call system.
• Support the recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of the staff team, building a skilled, confident, and motivated workforce.
• Play an active role in mobilisation and continued development of the service, contributing to its growth, stability, and ongoing improvement.
• Embed the ethos and values of the service, ensuring a consistent, trauma-informed approach to care that underpins all aspects of practice and supports positive outcomes for young people.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, confident practitioner who can lead from the front and effectively support both staff and young people within challenging yet highly rewarding environments. Requirements include:

• Previous experience within supported accommodation or a similar setting, alongside leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong track record of working with young people who present with complex needs, including trauma and behavioural challenges, and experience supporting care leavers to develop independence and transition successfully into adulthood.
• Solid understanding of key legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to supported accommodation, including the Children Act 1989, the Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010, and the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023.
• Sound knowledge of trauma-informed care, attachment, and adolescent development.
• Confidence in safeguarding and managing risk within a semi-independent setting while promoting young people’s autonomy.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people and partner agencies.
• Resilient, calm, and solution-focused, with a strong commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development.

Additional Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, or a related field.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• A full driving licence and willingness to drive.
• DBS clearance (enhanced Adult and Children’s).
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship may be available in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks).
• Fluent English, to meet legal requirements under the Immigration Act 2016 for a customer-facing role.

Hybrid working arrangements are available, balancing service need and individual choice with a mix of remote and office working. The service will support up to 19 young people and care leavers aged 16-25, offering high-quality, self-contained accommodation within a structured and supportive environment.