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 reporting
Partnership & Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with external agencies and community partners
Represent the service at multi-agency forums and meetings
Work collaboratively to improve outcomes and reduce rough sleeping
Financial & Resource Management
Oversee budgets and resource allocation
Ensure compliance with financial procedures and controls
About You
Essential Ex...
Day Centre Manager employer: Adecco
Our client in Worthing is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and individual contributions. With competitive pay and flexible hours, employees enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic while having access to growth opportunities within the manufacturing sector. This role as a Kitting Operative not only provides meaningful work but also allows you to be part of a respected organisation committed to excellence.
