Assistant Service Manager, Youth Supported Accommodation

SCR; Grays; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SCR is seeking an experienced Assistant Service Manager to lead day-to-day operations of a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16-18. The role focuses on safeguarding, high-quality supervision, and promoting independence for young people.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in social care or residential settings, with strong communication and organisational skills and a passion for positive outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading teams in supported housing or social care.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and child protection practice.
• Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Service Manager with day-to-day service management.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff and promote a positive team culture.
• Identify, record and escalate safeguarding concerns and risks.
• Support staff in managing risks related to safeguarding and wellbeing of young people.
• Ensure person-centred, strengths-based support and independence planning for young people.
• Contribute to support plans, risk assessments and reviews.
• Assist with audits, training records and inspections preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Decision making

Young people focus

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Level 5 Leadership qualification

Job description

SCR is seeking an experienced Assistant Service Manager to lead day-to-day operations of a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16-18. The role focuses on safeguarding, high-quality supervision, and promoting independence for young people.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in social care or residential settings, with strong communication and organisational skills and a passion for positive outcomes for young people.