Salary: £45,195 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with some shift work and on-call responsibilities
Contract: Permanent, full-time Location: West London, W10
About the Role We are looking for a resourceful, energetic and approachable individual who is confident in managing challenging situations and behaviours. You will play a key role in motivating and supporting young people to make positive choices, manage risks and develop their independence, while working collaboratively with a dedicated team of professional staff within a supported accommodation home in Lewisham.
Key aspects of the job will be: To safeguard young people through effective management strategies, collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services, and full compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures.
To provide regular supervision and support to staff, identifying training and development needs to ensure required performance and professional standards are met. To source and/or deliver appropriate training and coaching where required.
To ensure housing management policies and procedures are effectively implemented, including maximising income, managing licences and ensuring fair, transparent and equitable referral processes.
To ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained within the home through effective rota planning and, where necessary, the recruitment of locum staff. To ensure staffing requirements are met within agreed staffing budgets.
About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to reach their full potential and have a bright and positive future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity supporting children and young people. We are proud of our long history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving-care services across the UK. We have a passionate commitment to the young people we support, placing them at the heart of everything...
Supported Accommodation Service Manager – West London W10 employer: St. Christopher's Fellowship
St Christopher’s Fellowship is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture where every team member can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide industry-leading training and clear career progression opportunities, ensuring that you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in Croydon. Our competitive salary, generous benefits, and focus on well-being make us a rewarding place to work for those passionate about supporting children and young people.
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St. Christopher's Fellowship Recruitment Team