Pathway Manager (Lambeth)

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join our dynamic team as a Pathway Manager (Lambeth) in Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey towards independence.

About Us:

Depaul UK is UK largest youth homelessness charity dedicated to providing support and opportunities for young adults experiencing homelessness. We believe in creating a positive and empowering environment that fosters resilience and growth. Click the link for more information -

Role Overview:

The services at Lambeth are commissioned by Lambeth but situated outside of the borough. They consist of:

• 1 emergency accommodation service for 16/17 year old’s
• 1 complex needs accommodation service for 16/17 year old’s (assessment centre accommodation for young people 18+)
• 2 supported housing projects (one for females in the borough and one for young men which is situated out of the borough in Waltham Forest)
• 3 houses for 9 young men that have been or still are Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers based in Greenwich
• 3 small accommodation sites for Young Person at Risk scheme housing young people from Lambeth where we assist the young people to exit gang lifestyles

We are searching for someone with excellent leadership skills to join us at our service in Lambeth as Pathway Manager. You will be pivotal to the successful delivery of this service as you are the key contact with Lambeth Commissioning team, Lambeth Housing Team, Lambeth Adult / Children’s Social Care, Mental Health Services and other statutory, community and voluntary services. 

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be adept in managing the service and its partnerships
• You will manage, monitor, evaluate and continuously improve the service and its operation within Lambeth’s developing approach
• Ensure a safe and secure environment and maintain high standards within the services. This includes risk assessments, health and safety checks and the cleaning and preparation of rooms for new residents.
• Involve service users in developing an awareness of their own personal and building health and safety, through information sessions, key working and support planning and resident meetings.
• Prepare reports, statistical data and other information that maybe requested by the Asst. Area Director.

Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role. Kindly see the attached job description for more information about this job opportunity.

What We Are Looking For – Person Specification:

• Demonstrable experience of working with young and vulnerable people and young families with multiple and complex needs.
• Experience and understanding of challenges and barriers faced by young people in securing accommodation and sustainable education and training.
• Experience of leading a team, establishing processes and relationships.N
• Able to work on own initiative but at same time able to exercise sound judgment in knowing when to consult or delegate tasks

Note:

Applications submitted without a supporting statement and/or after the closing date and time stated will not be put forward for shortlisting. In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients.

Applications:

Please apply via the Depaul website only by Sunday 30th June 2024 at 23:59, unless you have specific requirements for an alternative application submission. If you do, please contact the Recruitment team on .

We kindly request no contact from unsolicited recruitment or media agencies.