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Service Lead/Registered Manager Lewisham NEST

Employer
Nacro
Location
16-17 Devonshire Square, Lewisham, Greater London, England
Salary
£40,235 per year
Closing date
11 Feb 2025
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Function
Homes and Asset Management
Seniority
Manager
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Organisation Type
Charity

Job Details

Service Lead/Registered Manager Lewisham NEST

 

Job type:                     Permanent

Salary:                        £40,235 Per Annum

Hours:                         40 per week 9-5 Monday - Friday

Location:                     Lewisham

 

Successful Applicant will need to register with Ofsted.

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Service Manager in Lewisham!

Are you ready to make a difference? We're an experienced and established provider and we are on a mission to transform the lives of young people in Lewisham. We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to lead our Ofsted-regulated supported accommodation service, a 5-bed unit and an 8 bed unit housing 16-21 year old  care leavers and supporting them towards independence and achievement.

As our Service Manager, you'll be at the heart of our mission, ensuring our service delivers high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence and well-being. You will be the driving force behind a dedicated team of Support Workers, guiding them to provide top-notch supported housing services and housing management. This is more than a job – it's a chance to change lives.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead with Vision: Ensure our young people receive high-quality, responsive support that empowers them to live independently and thrive.
  • Keep Us on Track: Maintain up-to-date policies and documentation, ensuring our Statement of Purpose reflects our mission and meets Ofsted requirements.
  • Champion Young Voices: Work closely with young people, ensuring they are heard and involved in all aspects of their support and service.
  • Inspire Your Team: Manage, support, and develop a team of dedicated Support Workers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate for Success: Develop strong multi-agency partnerships to deliver comprehensive, high-quality services that meet the needs of young people.
  • Safeguard with Confidence: Operate as the Designated Safeguarding Officer, ensuring all safeguarding measures are effectively managed and any incidents are handled with care.
  • Evaluate and Improve: Conduct regular quality reviews and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining our commitment to high standards.

Why You'll Love It Here:

  • Impact Lives Daily: Play a crucial role in helping young people transition to independence and build brighter futures.
  • Lead a Passionate Team: Work with a dedicated group of professionals committed to making a real difference.
  • Be a Pioneer: Join us at the start of our journey as a new provider, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to our service.
  • Grow with Us: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, and lead a service with a significant budget of up to £1.5 million.

What We Need From You:

  • Proven experience in leading and managing supported accommodation services.
  • A deep understanding of the needs of looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
  • Able to understand and comply with" Ofsted requirements and the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023.
  • A commitment to promoting safeguarding and managing risks effectively.
  • Successful Applicant will need to register with Ofsted.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that’s changing lives? If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply Now and Be Part of Something Amazing!

Embrace the opportunity to lead, inspire, and transform. Join us in Lewisham and be the change you want to see in the world.

For the Full Role Profile please click here.

For details of our amazing benefits please click here

Company

We see your future whatever the past

We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

We provide practical help and personalised support through our educationhousingjustice and health and wellbeing services. We work closely with people to help them build independence and to move forward to a better future. We’re compassionate and strong, determined and flexible. And we never give up on people.

But this isn’t enough on its own. We need the barriers holding people back removed, and systems we all rely on improved, to give everyone a fair chance. The voices of those most affected are often ignored, so we fight alongside them to be heard. We use the insights from our services and the experience of the people we support to campaign together for meaningful changes in society.

We are Nacro and we won’t stop until everyone has the chance to succeed.

Our mission and vision

Our mission: We will work every day to give people the help they need and campaign to achieve our vision of a society where everyone has the chance to succeed.

Our vision: We want a society where everyone has the chance to succeed and the support they need to achieve their potential. Where a safe secure home, a decent education and a second chance when things go wrong are the foundations we can all build our lives on.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0300 123 1889
Location
Walkden House
16-17 Devonshire Square
London
EC2M 4SQ
United Kingdom

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