Team Manager - Homelessness

Team Manager - Homelessness

Full-Time On-site
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Central Recruitment is working with a London-based charity dedicated to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals in rebuilding their lives.

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Our client is recruiting for two Night Team Managers to work at Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) services, supporting people experiencing rough sleeping during periods of cold weather.

Role 1: Victoria and Kilburn

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Three waking night shifts across Saturday-Wednesday (10-hour shifts), plus one day shift on Friday (09:00-17:00 or 10:00-18:00)
  • Temporary: approximately 2-3 months
  • £21.24 per hour (£18.95 basic rate plus £2.29 holiday pay)

Please note: You will be required to work across two services in the Victoria and Kilburn areas. On Fridays, you have the option to work from home, and equipment will be provided.

Role 2: Camden

  • 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday-Sunday
  • Three waking night shifts (10-hour shifts) and one day shift per week (09:00-17:00 or 10:00-18:00)
  • Temporary cover until the end of March 2027
  • £21.24 per hour (£18.95 basic rate plus £2.29 holiday pay)

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team and provide crucial support for people experiencing homelessness during the winter months.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the mobilisation and day-to-day operation of the Cold Weather Shelter, ensuring staffing, systems and operational arrangements support a safe and effective response throughout winter
  • Coordinate recruitment, induction and deployment of the winter workforce to meet changing service demand
  • Lead, motivate and develop the CWS Coordinator, Shift Leads, Night Support Workers and temporary colleagues, creating a cohesive team with clear expectations and shared purpose
  • Embed trauma-informed and psychologically informed approaches, supporting staff to understand how trauma, exclusion and multiple disadvantage may affect behaviour and engagement
  • Provide regular supervision, reflective practice and development opportunities that strengthen staff confidence, capability and wellbeing
  • Provide strong oversight of safeguarding, ensuring xgikmsk concerns are identified, responded to, recorded and escalated appropriately
  • Oversee accommodation, engagement, wellbeing and safeguarding outcomes, identifying where further intervention or partnership support is needed. Ensure clients remain connected with outreach, housing, health and community services to support continuity of care and move-on
  • Work within agreed budgets and delegated authority, identifying and escalating emerging financial or performance pressures
  • Work collaboratively with outreach, housing, health and community partners to support coordinated responses for people accessing the shelter

What we're looking for:

* Significant experience of managing services supporting people...

Team Manager - Homelessness employer: Central Recruitment Services Ltd

Central Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Youth Support Workers in London. With flexible shifts and competitive pay, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people facing challenges, while also benefiting from opportunities for professional growth and development within a compassionate team culture.

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Contact Details:

Central Recruitment Services Ltd Recruitment Team