National House Project Lead in London

JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM

ABOUT THE JOB

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for care-experienced young people? Do you have the drive to lead a dynamic, youth-led initiative that empowers young people to take control of their futures?

We are seeking a House Project Lead to lead and deliver a comprehensive programme of assessment, review and support for young people leaving care in the London Borough of Newham. You will supervise a House Facilitator and work directly with young people to co-develop and deliver a project that supports their transition into independent living. The House Project equips young people with the skills, confidence and support they need to move into their first home, sustain their tenancy, and thrive in their communities. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, including housing providers, education and employment services, and health professionals, to ensure holistic support for each young person.

ABOUT YOU

You will bring:

• A recognised qualification in Social Work.
• Experience of working within a residential setting is desirable.
• A strong working knowledge of national policy and legislation regarding children's social care.
• Substantial experience working with young people in social work, youth work or education settings.
• Proven leadership in project development and delivery.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work relationally with young people and collaboratively with professionals.

You will be:

• Committed to co-production and youth empowerment.
• Skilled in assessing young people's needs holistically and safeguarding effectively.
• Able to work flexibly, creatively and tenaciously to achieve positive outcomes.
• Comfortable with a physically active role, including participation in group activities and residential trips.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of the House Project in Newham, management of facilitators.
• Work directly with young people to co-design and deliver the programme.
• Build and maintain partnerships with housing, education, employment and health services.
• Ensure ongoing support for young people post-move-in to sustain tenancies and promote wellbeing.
• Promote youth voice and participation at every stage of the project.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Ability to form positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience of multi-agency working and partnership development.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and child development.
• Ability to travel independently across the borough.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Newham is a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We have been working hard to make Newham a great place to work.

• A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.
• We are an outstanding local authority.
• We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.
• Stability: 100% of senior management and 80% of Team Managers are now permanent.
• Our firmly established practice model, Circles of Support, was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children's Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish.
• Career progression is possible with Newham; within Children's social work we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023 and 38 colleagues in 2024.
• Social Care Academy – our academy received significant praise from Ofsted and 50+ social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020.
• A competitive salary package that rivals capped agency pay.
• Oyster card/parking permit for business use.
• Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits.
• Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.

TO APPLY

To apply please submit your CV through our online recruitment portal. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

Closing date: 1/03/2026 at 23:59

Interviews: week commencing 16/03/2026 onwards

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or want to discuss joining Newham Children's Services with one of our managers, please contact.

IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.

Additional Information: We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that's all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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