Deputy Manager

Salvation Army Housing Association (saha); Weymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supported housing provider in the UK is seeking a Deputy Service Manager to lead a dedicated team at West Farm. You will collaborate with the Service Manager to ensure high standards of housing and support for young people, empowering them towards independence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptable leadership and have experience in safeguarding and supported housing, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven background in safeguarding and supported housing.
• Ability to inspire confidence in diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager in leading a trauma-informed team.
• Build partnerships with local agencies and community groups.
• Ensure the service meets high standards of housing and support.
• Help young people feel secure and empowered.

Skills

Adaptable leadership

Empathy

Team management

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Imagine this…

You’re helping to lead a team that transforms West Farm into more than a home — a place where young people feel safe, supported, and able to dream about their futures.

The opportunity

As Deputy Service Manager, you’ll stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Service Manager, ensuring everything runs smoothly while inspiring your team to bring out the best in every young person.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the Service Manager to lead and develop a dedicated, trauma-informed team.
• Build partnerships with local agencies, employers and community groups.
• Ensure the service meets high standards of housing, safeguarding and support.
• Help young people feel secure, respected and empowered as they move towards independence.

What we’re looking for

• An adaptable, empathetic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of managing teams, safeguarding, and supported housing.
• Ability to inspire confidence in young people, staff, and partners alike.

About The Company

A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society — mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.

Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person-centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good-quality housing services, support and resettlement services to our residents. That’s where you come in.

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.