Deputy Manager

Oaktree Education Services; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Oaktree Education Services is seeking a Deputy Manager (Project Manager) for its Supported Accommodation. The role leads the frontline team, ensuring safe, stable, and development-focused support for young people in a housing setting.

Based in the United Kingdom, the post offers full-time hours, with flexibility for evenings, weekends and bank holidays, and an on-call element with additional pay. On-site parking is available.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed and person-centred care approach.
• Experience in leadership within residential childcare or supported accommodation.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.
• Ability to collaborate with local authorities, families and education providers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of allocated responsibilities and complete tasks within timescales.
• Support the effective day-to-day operation and development of the service.
• Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and professional practice.
• Support and guide staff within the service.
• Identify concerns, risks or improvement areas and raise with the manager.
• Work collaboratively with Head of Supported Accommodation and wider management team.
• Ensure policies, procedures and expectations are followed.
• Keep Operations Manager informed of significant issues or risks.
• Support ongoing development of the service as the organisation grows.
• Take on additional responsibilities or projects as required.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed approach

Communication

Education

Level 3/4 qualification in residential childcare or health and social care

Job description

Deputy Manager (Project Manager) – Supported Accommodation

Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. The role may require flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays, and to participate in on-call arrangements where required. (There is additional rate of pay for on call)

Responsible to: Operations Manager

Role Overview

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the experience, leadership skills and commitment to support young people as they develop the confidence, skills and resilience needed for adulthood?

Oaktree Education Services is looking for an experienced and committed Deputy Manager within Supported Accommodation to join our growing organisation.

At Oaktree Supported Accommodation, we believe that every young person deserves a safe and stable foundation from which to build their adult life. Our service provides more than accommodation; we aim to provide a nurturing pathway towards independence, helping young people develop the practical skills, emotional resilience and confidence they need to move forward successfully.

The Project Manager will play an important role in supporting this vision. The post holder will be responsible for managing and delivering their allocated duties and responsibilities, supporting the effective operation and development of the service, and helping to ensure that young people receive consistent, high-quality and individualised support.

The Project Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager, Head of Supported Accommodation and wider management team. As Oaktree Education Services continues to grow, the role may develop alongside the organisation and the needs of the service.

The Project Manager will be expected to demonstrate flexibility, take ownership of their responsibilities and contribute positively to the ongoing development and improvement of Oaktree Supported Accommodation.

Our Approach

• The Project Manager will be expected to promote and reflect Oaktree Supported Accommodation's approach in their day-to-day work.
• Trauma-Informed and Person-centred approach.
• Promote a calm, structured and supportive environment where young people feel respected, understood, safe and heard.
• Recognise that every young person's needs and circumstances are different and support an approach that considers their practical, emotional, educational and social needs.
• Work positively with local authorities, families, education providers, social workers, professionals and other relevant agencies to provide a coordinated approach to the young person's support.

The Project Manager will:

• Take ownership of their allocated responsibilities and ensure that tasks and actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Support the effective day-to-day operation and development of the service.
• Maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and professional practice.
• Support and guide staff within the service.
• Identify concerns, risks or areas requiring improvement and raise these with the appropriate manager.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Supported Accommodation and wider management team.
• Ensure Oaktree Education Services' policies, procedures and expectations are followed.
• Keep the Operations Manager appropriately informed of significant issues, concerns, risks or areas requiring management intervention.
• Support the ongoing development of the service as Oaktree Education Services grows.
• Take on additional responsibilities or projects that are reasonably required to support the development and effective operation of the service.

The Operations Manager is accountable for the overall management, performance and outcomes of the Project Manager role and will provide direction, oversight and support as required.

Organisational Growth and Development

As a growing organisation, Oaktree Education Services recognises that roles, responsibilities and management structures may develop over time.

The Project Manager will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as the organisation and Supported Accommodation Services expand.

Company events

On-site parking

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

• On-site parking
• Do you have a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in a relevant area, such as residential childcare, health and social care, youth work or equivalent?