Assistant Manager – 16+ Supported Accommodation

Would you like to be part of something innovative and special?

Are you a skilled and passionate leader, who is committed to improving lives of care experienced young people who are ready to take their next steps towards independence?

Would you like to be part of a strong leadership team who will develop and shape the delivery of an exciting new service?

If the answer is “yes”, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Working out of a newly and totally refurbished Victorian building in a highly desirable part of town close to transport links, Barnsley College and the Care Leaver Hub there will be four fully furnished individual flats plus staff office, staff sleep-in room and large direct work area to support young people in their next step to independence.

Young people with lived experience in care shaped this initiative, and we are looking for the right candidates to deliver our vision.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Manager to support the leadership and day‑to‑day operational management of our brand-new 16+ Supported Accommodation service.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and development‑focused environment where young people aged 16-18 are supported to build independence, resilience, and the skills they need for adulthood.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled practitioner with leadership experience who is passionate about care leavers, safeguarding, and relationship‑based practice, and who wants to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Manager, you will:

• Support the Registered Manager in the leadership, coordination and management of the service, ensuring high‑quality support is delivered at all times

• Provide day‑to‑day management oversight of support practice, ensuring young people’s emotional, social and practical needs are met as they move towards independence

• Promote safeguarding and welfare, ensuring robust risk management, clear boundaries and safe, nurturing routines

• Lead and support a team of up to 6 Support Workers through supervision, team meetings and professional development

• Work in partnership with young people, families, social workers, personal advisers and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes

• Ensure the service operates in line with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, national guidance, Ofsted‑aligned quality standards and council procedures

• Contribute to quality assurance, service development and continuous improvement

• Ensure accurate, timely record‑keeping including support plans, risk assessments and pathway planning documentation

• Participate in recruitment, induction and training of staff

• Represent the service at reviews, professional meetings and multi‑agency forums

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and values to the role. You will have:

• A QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

• Substantial experience supporting young people in residential, supported accommodation or similar settings

• Experience supervising or leading staff

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance

• Experience working with young people with complex needs (including trauma, attachment and risk‑taking behaviours)

• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

• A commitment to young‑person‑centred, relationship‑based practice

What We Offer

• A supportive leadership team and strong professional network

• Opportunities for training, development and progression, including access to the Council’s Leadership Programme

• The chance to shape and influence a developing Supported Accommodation service

• Meaningful work that directly improves outcomes for young people

Additional Information

• You must be flexible to meet the needs of the service, including some unsociable hours

• Ability to travel for work purposes is required

• This post is subject to enhanced safeguarding checks

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting young people to thrive and are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews will be held on Monday 1st June 2026.