Deputy Service Manager
1 month ago
Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
ABOUT THE ROLE
SIG Equinox – Brighton Women’s Service is a dedicated, female-only residential project offering varying levels of support—low, medium, and high—to women who have experienced homelessness, substance use, involvement with the criminal justice system, mental health challenges, and domestic abuse. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment where women can recover and rebuild their lives, empowering them to achieve long-term stability and well-being.
We are currently seeking a Deputy Service Manager for our Women's Service. We are looking for someone who is truly committed to the rights of women. This role offers the opportunity to support and manage our team, driving high-quality, trauma-informed care for our residents. The service provides a much-needed safe space and support for women to feel empowered in their healing journey and to feel secure in their independence, strength, and skills.
The successful candidate will help lead the service, which spans over 2 buildings, and will develop their team, consisting of support mentors and family workers. We are seeking a passionate, driven, and motivated individual to lead this service in a trauma-informed and inclusive way.
Shift/Working pattern: 22.5 hours a week - In service Monday 8 - 4pm, Tuesday 8 - 4pm, Thursday 8 - 4pm
ABOUT YOU
We are an organisation which embraces differences and encourage our staff to bring their professional but authentic selves to work We're looking for someone who is driven to provide high quality, effective, and person centred support to staff, colleagues, residents and participants, someone who thrives working in a team but can also work independently using their own initiative You need to be confident in leading a motivating a team, being able to be proactive and adaptable and maintain a high morale within the service. We look for compassionate, supportive and empowering leaders who are comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment If this sounds like you, take a look at our full JDPS and apply now
What we are looking for:
Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software. Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders Understanding of Housing Management, including voids and evictionsWhat we would like, but not essential:
Previous experience in people management and development Understanding, knowledge, and/or practical application of key legislation – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Social Care, and Housing, and Health, Safety and EnvironmentOVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Line Management and Leadership
Provide high quality support, leadership and line management to staff, offer guidance, support, and advice to the team and support them to perform to the best of their abilities. Provide leadership and management throughout the full employee lifecycle. Hold regular one to ones and team meetings to support effective teamwork and communication. Facilitate a culture where constructive challenge is welcomed. Proactively embed a culture of learning, development, reflection, and evaluation in a psychologically informed environment.Service Delivery
Support the Service Manager with the overall day-to-day operational delivery of your service, working directly with your team, colleagues, residents and participants, as well as other stakeholders to provide a high-quality, holistic service which meets the needs of our residents. Support the Service Manager to ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively. This includes but is not limited to; welfare checks, risk assessments, support sessions, safeguarding checks, training and development, and other responsibilities required for effective service delivery. Support team to carry out their day to day duties and responsibilities, offer guidance and support as necessary. Work proactively alongside the Service Manager to ensure the service and team meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators, and work in line with professional codes of conduct. Empower residents and participants to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment. Be part of the operational on-call Rota for providing out-of-hours support across the operations directorate.Risk Management
Follow relevant risk assessment and management procedures, share relevant information with others as necessary. Ensure all case recording and information is accurately recorded in a timely manner, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR. Alongside the Service Manager, champion, and act as a point of reference for safeguarding concerns within the service(s). Ensure all staff attend relevant safeguarding and training and use knowledge to coach and advise the team.Property and Housing Management
Ensure the accommodation in which residents live is clean and maintained to a high standard Ensure all repairs and maintenance issues are correctly reported and managed through to completion. Ensure a provision of high quality housing management service is provided to residents.Financial Management
Support the Service Manager in managing the service budget and review monthly management accounts: Set budgets and ensure resources are maximised. Promote effective cost control mechanisms and other financial activities. Maintain financial management within the service.Other
Some of what else is included: Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. Please refer to the JDPS attached for more information.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks
25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing. Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards Be part of a person-centred organisationIf you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
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