Day Centre Manager (Outreach & Community Services)
Southend-on-Sea
Competitive Salary
Full-time | 37 hours per week
The Opportunity
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation in Southend-on-Sea seeking an experienced and passionate Day Centre Manager to lead both day centre and outreach services .
This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage. You will drive service performance, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure services are delivered in a safe, trauma-informed, and psychologically informed way.
Key Responsibilities Service Leadership & Delivery
Provide strategic and operational leadership across outreach and day centre services
Ensure delivery of flexible, person-centred support to individuals at risk
Oversee safe and effective day centre operations, creating a welcoming and supportive environment
Embed trauma-informed and psychologically informed practices across services
Safeguarding & Case Management
Oversee case management quality, including assessments, support plans, and risk management
Lead on complex and high-risk cases, including multi-agency safeguarding responses
Ensure robust incident management and continuous learning
Team Leadership
Manage and support deputy managers and frontline teams
Oversee staff performance, development, recruitment, and retention
Promote a positive team culture focused on wellbeing, accountability, and continuous improvement
Outreach & Engagement
Ensure outreach services are proactive, responsive, and intelligence-led
Drive assertive engagement with individuals experiencing entrenched rough sleeping
Support pathway progression through effective partnership working
Operational Oversight
Lead the day-to-day running of centre-based services
Ensure high standards of health & safety, hygiene, and compliance
Oversee performance targets, data quality, and report...
Day Centre Manager employer: Adecco Careers
Adecco is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful career as a Housing Enforcement Officer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises equal opportunities and employee development. With a commitment to professional growth and a focus on community impact, employees benefit from comprehensive training and resources in a dynamic environment that values their contributions.
