Deputy Manager - Independant Approved Premises
Posted 2 days ago by Red Snapper Recruitment Limited
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Saltaire, Yorkshire, UK
Summary: The Approved Premises Deputy Service Manager role in Bradford involves supporting individuals transitioning from custody to community living, ensuring effective supervision and positive resettlement outcomes. The position is with a Christian charity focused on aiding those in the criminal justice system. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing resident well-being and compliance with license conditions while upholding the organization's values. This full-time role offers a comprehensive rewards package and is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the management of offenders in their transition from custody into the community to achieve successful resettlement.
- Oversee the well-being and supervision of Approved Premises residents, ensuring adherence to licence conditions and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Carry out regular inspections, monitor behaviour, and engage positively with residents.
- Work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
- Contribute to Public Protection by ensuring residents comply with licence conditions and by supporting staff on duty, including out-of-hours cover.
- Model and uphold Christian values, demonstrating the ethos and principles central to the Trust's work.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in offender management, supported housing, or a similar environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and maintain professionalism under pressure.
- A practising and professing Christian, able to provide leadership consistent with the organisation's faith-based values (an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010).
Salary (Rate): £38,820 yearly
City: Bradford
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Approved Premises Deputy Service Manager
Location: Bradford
Salary: 38,820 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Contract: 12 Month FTC
Overview
Red Snapper Recruitment are working in partnership with a respected Christian charity that supports people in the criminal justice system. We are seeking an organised, creative and client-focused Approved Premises Deputy Service Manager to join their team in Bradford.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting resident's transition from custody into the community, ensuring effective supervision and positive resettlement outcomes.
Rewards Package
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
SmartHealth - free 24/7 online GP service
Pension scheme matched up to 8%
Flexible benefits package (Holiday Trading and Cycle Scheme)
Funded Health Cash Plan
Life Assurance up to 3 salary
Eyecare and flu vaccine vouchers
Paid DBS and renewals
Access to private holiday home in Torquay
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and legal advice)
Chaplaincy and pastoral support
Menopause support
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Long Service Awards
Key Responsibilities
Support the management of offenders in their transition from custody into the community to achieve successful resettlement.
Oversee the well-being and supervision of Approved Premises residents, ensuring adherence to licence conditions and safeguarding responsibilities.
Carry out regular inspections, monitor behaviour, and engage positively with residents.
Work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
Contribute to Public Protection by ensuring residents comply with licence conditions and by supporting staff on duty, including out-of-hours cover.
Model and uphold Christian values, demonstrating the ethos and principles central to the Trust's work.
Essential Requirements
Proven experience in offender management, supported housing, or a similar environment.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage changing priorities and maintain professionalism under pressure.
A practising and professing Christian, able to provide leadership consistent with the organisation's faith-based values (an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010).
Additional Information
A satisfactory Enhanced DBS (adult barred list) and BPSS check are required.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date: 10th November 2025 (may close earlier if sufficient applications are received).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your CV to or call (phone number removed) for more information.