Blackheath
Central Recruitment is working with one of the UK's oldest not-for-profit housing associations. They focus on providing good homes and housing services, making a positive difference in communities, and creating an inclusive and supportive place to work. Our client is currently recruiting for a Team Manager to work in the Lewisham area at a service supporting young people with all aspects of their tenancy, supporting them to be independent and helping them to reach their goals. • 37.5 hours per week, • Monday - Friday, • Shifts: 09:00 - 17:00, • Temporary: approximately 3 months, • £22.22 per hour (£19.40 per hour, with £2.82 holiday pay) Please note that this role is based across two services in Lewisham. Key responsibilities: • Lead and manage a team of Housing Support Workers, delivering supervision, training and development, • Ensure consistent service delivery through accurate record-keeping and quality checks, • Model best practice, support with complex/high-risk cases, and assist with new staff induction, • Oversee needs and risk assessments, personalised support plans and regular reviews, • Support effective risk management for customers, staff and the community, • Ensure compliance with regulatory, organisational and KPI requirements, • Maintain accurate electronic records to meet reporting and commissioner standards, • Work with partner agencies to manage referrals and complete full support assessments, • Build and maintain strong links with statutory and voluntary services, • Liaise promptly on safeguarding, welfare and risk concerns, • Promote a positive health and safety culture What we’re looking for: • Management experience in specialist and/or supported housing for vulnerable people, • Experience leading dispersed teams, • Experience supporting people at risk of homelessness, young people, and those with mental health or complex needs, • Experience setting targets and driving performance improvement, • Experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditure, preventing overspend, and producing reports and statistics, • Ability to build effective, supportive relationships with peers and partners, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and equip teams to perform effectively, • Commitment to delivering excellent customer service to both external and internal stakeholders, • Ensure administrative, IT and record-keeping systems are accurate and up to date Further requirements: In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria: • Current valid right to work in the UK, • Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise), • A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60), • Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process How to apply: If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration. *Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position