Deputy Manager

Salvation Army Homes; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance options

Matched pension up to 6%

Enhanced family leave from day one

Sick pay and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteer days

Discounted private healthcare services

Job summary

Salvation Army Homes is hiring a deputy manager for our supported accommodation service in Preston, overseeing a 16–24-year-old cohort and reporting to the service manager. The role is on a 12-month fixed term contract with a focus on safeguarding, partnerships, and service delivery excellence.

You will lead a cross-disciplinary team, drive goals, and ensure OFSTED-compliant practice while supporting staff and residents in a values-led environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of supported accommodation or youth homelessness.
• Experience leading within a multi-disciplinary team or supervising staff.
• Advantaged Thinking and trauma-informed approach to helping young people.
• Strong values and purpose aligned with SPIRE/Salvation Army Homes.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects supporting the delivery plan.

Responsibilities

• Support staff to create a young-person centred, transparent culture.
• Drive service goals and plans including co-production and Advantaged Thinking.
• Collaborate with partners such as the Foyer Federation and Salvation Army Church.
• Ensure compliance with internal/external procedures and OFSTED requirements.
• Be part of a 24/7 on-call rota.

Skills

Supported accommodation

Multi-disciplinary leadership

Advantaged Thinking

Trauma-informed approach

Independent project lead

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and dedicated deputy manager, on a 12 month fixed term contract, to help deliver the goals and vision of our high standard supported accommodation service. The service is for 16–24-year-olds who have either experienced homelessness or are moving on from a children’s home setting.

The deputy manager will support the service manager in creating and maintaining the necessary structures and culture, to allow the young people and staff team to thrive.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the staff team in creating a young person centred, transparent and affirmative culture.
• Drive forward on the many plans/goals within the service, e.g. co-production, Advantaged Thinking etc.
• Work with key partners and stakeholders including the Foyer Federation and the Salvation Army Church.
• Ensure the service is compliant with all internal and external procedures/expectations/obligations, including the OFSTED.
• Be part of a 24/7 – 365 day on-call rota.

What you’ll bring

• An understanding of supported accommodation and/or youth homelessness.
• Experience leading within a multi-disciplinary team and/or managing/supporting staff in the fulfilment of their roles.
• An Advantaged Thinking and trauma informed approach to the support of young people.
• A strong sense of values and purpose, that aligns with SPIRE, Salvation Army Homes’ values.
• Ability to work independently and take the lead on projects that contribute towards the services delivery plan.

Working Arrangements

The role is primarily based at the Merriweather site, though as we operate two sites, there may be occasion to work at our Preston Foyer site. The post is principally Monday-Friday, though some weekend and/or evening work may be required, as per needs of the service.

Our Offer

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)
• Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)
• Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay
• Occupational sick pay
• Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support
• Paid volunteering days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career
• A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championed

Closing date: 12 September 2026 (please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications)

About The Company

Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people.

If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; “Safe Homes. Transform Lives” where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do.

Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience