Deputy Manager
Posted:
12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
3-4 months contract with a local authority
Summary
- As a Deputy Manager you will oversee the daily operations of Olive Morris Court ensuring high-quality accommodation for residents facing multiple disadvantages. You will lead your team to deliver intensive trauma-informed interventions in housing health wellbeing and employment aiming for positive outcomes and resident transition from the service. Your role includes supporting training and supervising Project Workers to foster a high-performing service with a unified vision. You will also develop and monitor key outcomes communicating the services vision and aims in collaboration with local partners residents and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Create review and manage staff rotas to ensure 24/7 service provision.
- Provide advice and assistance to project workers for high-quality casework.
- Model and share best practices in move-on planning relational support incident handling risk management and trauma-informed practice.
- Maintain expertise in homelessness issues housing options and working with clients with complex needs.
- Share responsibility for rapid move-on overseeing cases and organizing case conferences or Team Around Me (TAM) as needed.
- Evaluate staff performance including probationary assessments performance appraisals and managing sickness absence in line with Council policies.
- Provide regular support and supervision of staff according to service needs and policies.
- Keep accurate records of staff leave and sickness.
- Promote learning and development identify staff training needs and make recommendations for the team and individuals.
Requirements
- Experience in managing a staff team and clients with complex needs including mental health and substance misuse.
- Personal experience or understanding of issues affecting vulnerable homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness.
- General education qualification is essential.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 36 hours per week
- Location: 332 High Rd London N15 4BN United Kingdom
- The role requires a DBS check.
- we work on bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes on 19th June 2026 please apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
As Deputy Manager you will oversee the smooth day to day management of Olive Morris Court providing high quality accommodation residents facing multiple disadvantage
Required Education:
As Deputy Manager you will oversee the smooth day to day management of Olive Morris Court providing high quality accommodation residents facing multiple disadvantage