Deputy Manager Independent Approved Premises

Lead with purpose. Support change. Help people rebuild their lives.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Langley has a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Deputy IAP Manager with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our newly formed team in Poole . This role is a permanent full time role working 40 hours per week . The successful candidate will receive a salary of £40,179 per annum.

A relocation package of £8,000 is available to support successful candidates who need to move closer to their place of work. Please note that this payment is taxable . The package is intended to help with reasonable relocation expenses, making it easier for candidates to transition into the role and settle into their new location. Terms and conditions apply.

REWARDS PACKAGE

• 30 days annual leave
• Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%
• Life assurance up to 3 times your salary
• SmartHealth 24/7 online GP service
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and legal advice
• Funded Health Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits package, including Holiday Trading and Cycle Scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay and menopause support
• Paid DBS checks and renewals
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts and Long Service Awards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play a crucial role in supporting the management of offenders in their transition from custody into the community, to achieve successful resettlement.
• Assist with the well-being and supervision of Approved Premises residents, helping them to adhere to their license conditions and supporting them to keep themselves and others safe.
• Regularly carry out inspections, monitor behaviour and positively engage with residents, working closely with colleagues and partner agencies.
• Play a vital role in Public Protection by ensuring that residents in our care are supported to adhere to their licence conditions, and that staff on duty are supported and this includes Out of Hours Support.
• The post holder must be a role model for Christian values and must understand and demonstrate the Christian ethos and values which are at the heart of the Trust's work. The post holder must be a Christ-centred individual who is able to put their belief in Christ into action as a leader.

ABOUT YOU

• Compassionate and values-driven leader with a genuine desire to support disadvantaged people, including those with experience of offending, substance misuse, or complex needs, while upholding Christian values and promoting equality and inclusion.
• Experienced and resilient professional with a background in , criminal justice, prison, probation, or similar environments, confident in managing challenging behaviours, leading teams, and delivering positive outcomes in demanding settings.
• Organised and proactive team player with strong communication skills, the ability to manage budgets, staff and workloads effectively, and a flexible approach to working collaboratively across agencies, adapting to change, and supporting service development.

The successful candidate will be a practicing Christian who will create an environment where people feel valued, empowered and equipped to do their best work. This person will play a full part to further the organisational aims and provide strong Christian leadership to allow Langley to be a leader within the different sectors in which it operates. The postholder will always uphold the Trust's Christian ethos and Christ like culture and therefore there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practicing and professing Christian under the Equality Act 2010.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to be happy to adapt to change and flexible in their duties. No one day will be the same so the ability to refocus frequently is important.

We reserve the right to close earlier if we receive sufficient applicants.

A satisfactory enhanced DBS check with adult barred list and BPSS check is required for this role and job offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant's right to work in the UK.

This role is eligible for consideration under the Employee Referral Scheme. xwwtmva For further information around the referring principals and scope, please consult the Employee Referral Scheme Guide.

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