The Service Manager we are seeking to run our Neighbour Mediation Service must be a dynamic, resourceful and self-motivated individual to be able to run an efficient, productive service across several London boroughs. The organisation provides conflict resolution including, Neighbour, Family, Community, Youth, Workplace mediation and Restorative Justice.   

We are expanding our existing support services for families, children and young people living with deafness, across the Merseyside region. The I CAN initiative offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by providing a range of support services to families from the point of a diagnosis of deafness and throughout their continuing journey.

We require an experienced manager with the passion and drive to make things happen. The role involves the coordination of a range of established services and to lead on the development and delivery of the I CAN project.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the management of staff and proven success in project development and service delivery. Knowledge and understanding of D/deafness and associated issues is desirable, however the right candidate will have the ability to gain the relevant knowledge and experience on the job. We would expect the successful candidate to commit to acquiring a British Sign Language qualification. If you have the desire and commitment to making a positive contribution to the lives of people living with deafness and share our organisations values, then we want to hear from you. 

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Do you have the personal commitment, drive and person-centred values to be able to make a real difference to the lives of people with autism?

We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive and resilient Service Manager for our specialist service in Ulverston.  This service has been developed to meet the needs of people with complex care needs including those with a learning disability, autism and those who display behaviours which can challenge.

Your role will be to lead the service as the Registered Manager, deploying your staff team effectively and creatively to deliver the highest standards of care and support, enabling service users to enjoy wellbeing, quality of life and community connections. You will promote and re-inforce a culture of responsive, professional, person-centred practice and Active Support across the service. Relationships will be built based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You will be responsible for leading practice development and delivery across the service.

Key Tasks and Duties-

• Working as part of the Duty Manager Rota, which covers seven days a week which includes ensuring the robust leadership of the service.
• Providing direct support to service users for part of your working week.
• Working alongside staff members as they deliver support to monitor and observe their interactions and practice with service users, offering guidance, support and opportunities to learn how to dynamically respond to risk appropriately.
• You will be required to provide a practical response to service users behaviour that challenges, for example if you are present when there is an incident, you will be expected to respond to ensure that staff feel fully supported with such challenges.
• You will be responsible for reviewing all Behavioural Incident Reports, providing feedback on the approaches used using our Airtable Reporting Mechanism.  You will carry out debrief and reflect with staff following all incidents and will use your time to coach and mentor staff and junior managers to ensure they understand the importance of following behavioural guidelines.
• You will hold regular core staff meetings, providing staff with opportunities to reflect upon support difficulties and positive outcomes. You will provide staff with opportunities to build and develop emotional resilience in their work.
• You will work with the Complex Care Lead and other members of the team to present your findings following incident analysis and from staff consultations to ensure a round approach is delivered.
• You will ensure actions recorded on Clinical Action Logs are completed and will bring any concerns to your Service Director.
• You will provide accurate and robust updates to the multi disciplinary teams involved with our service users, ensuring they have access to appropriate analytical information to enable them to have confidence in our approaches.
• You will attend all MDT meetings for service users and will prepare appropriate and regular updates for all such meetings.
• You will be responsible for assessing new referrals for the service and will be able to create robust formulations of need, including appropriate transitions and initial support information.
• You will attend all contract review meetings and you will ensure your contribution is well prepared in advance.
• Developing the skills, knowledge base and professional practice of the senior team.
• You will be responsible for auditing all aspects of your service and developing action plans and systems to ensure continual service improvement.

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to older people and adults with a learning disability and/or autism and people with physical disabilities and mental health needs. The support we offer is tailored to the individual and promotes their independence and community engagement. We are an Investor in People accredited employer of a diverse team of over 5,000 well supported staff across England. Our services in London and the South East employ over 600 staff supporting around 1,000 people with care and support needs.

You’ve got an in-depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Service Manager.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day-to-day running of our Derby Life Links Peer and Recovery service. Here, we provide personalised, community based support for people living with mental ill health, tailoring our support to each individuals needs, preferences, strengths and aspirations. Central to our support is the belief that sustainable recovery is possible for everyone.

In this vital front line management role, you’ll be responsible for everything from the day‐to‐day management of service contracts and staff, through to client support. We’ll also rely on you to develop a service/location training and development plan and look after the service’s budget. Managing all aspects of risk will be important too, as will ensuring data entry onto our MI and reporting systems is accurate and timely. In short, you’ll do everything you can to make sure the quality of the service we provide is nothing less than exceptional.

To succeed, you’ll need significant knowledge and experience of working in mental health and undertaking risk assessments. You will be solution focused and outcome driven, with a firm but inclusive, open and encouraging management style, lots of tact and diplomacy and the ability to lead by example. We’ll also be looking for a flexible approach to working hours and a willingness to participate in an on call rota. Adept at managing conflicting demands and priorities, motivating staff and delegating work also comes naturally to you. And, if you have a relevant professional qualification to go with your impressive experience, even better.

This is a permanent role and will require the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this role is £24,362.00 with potential progression up to £25,644.00 per annum.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Closing date: 19th July 2020

Please note that it is essential that both a  CV and personal statement are submitted in application. Applicants who do not include both will not be considered. 

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone

You’ve got an in-depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Housing and Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Service Manager.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day-to-day running of our 24 hour Supported Housing service, The Beeches, in Liverpool. As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our services, we’ll rely on you to manage service contracts, line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to our business development team, one thing’s for sure – you won't be short of challenge and variety.

Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being outcome driven and able to lead by example using your firm but inclusive management style. Some experience of housing management is desirable, but not essential. You’re open and encouraging too, and have lots of tact and diplomacy. What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements. And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports/recommendations or managing budgets, even better, although it's not essential.

The salary for this role is £24,362.00 per annum with potential progression up to £25,644.00 per annum.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website. 
Previous applicants need not apply.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Service Manager

Due to their ever-expanding organisation, they are looking for Management level staff who would be willing to make a difference in the lives of the people they support. Experience of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Challenging Behaviours and Mental Health would be advantageous.

They recognise the importance of excellent training and development opportunities and recognise, welcome and encourage hard work, innovation and initiative. They provide a comprehensive induction programme alongside fully funded Diploma’s in Health and Social Care (up to Level 7) as well as other professional development opportunities.

Service Manager Requirements:

⦁ Provide independent living and enable the people we support to live in their own home as independently as possible.
⦁ Manage the day to day running of the service. Ensuring a high standard of personalised care.
⦁ Provide effective leadership and support to all staff and participate in direct work with the people we support.
⦁ Participate in duty rota Including weekends and evenings, to carry sleeping-in and wake night duties when required
⦁ Be responsible for managing or overseeing rotas, and ensure appropriate cover is in place at all times
• Experience dealing with multi-disciplinary teams and handling paper work like risk assessments, MCA, care plan and updating PBSP.

Service Manager Requirements:

• Be able to complete sleep in shifts (usually running 10pm – 8am)
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Willingness to learn
• Striving for the best possible care for the people we support
• Driving licence and vehicle to use will be advantages and salary offers will reflect this.

About the organisation:

Our client feels partnership working with the people they support is vital to their philosophy and the way they work. Independence, choice and positive risk taking are key to giving individuals the opportunity to develop in all areas of their lives. All people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and given the opportunity to progress.

Location: Reading,

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Flexible, up to 40 hours per week

Salary: £23,680.00 – £26,800 per annum Depending upon expeirnce

Benefits: They provide paid, comprehensive induction training so experience is not essential. They have great opportunities for career development with their personal development plans. Care Certificate Training Regular Team Meetings. Flexible working hours An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward thinking company Fully funded DBS Employer Pension Contribution Competitive pay rates – they regularly review regional and competitor pay rates to ensure they're offering the best incentives to work with them 28 days annual leave for full time, plus one additional day for each year of service. Bonuses Fully Funded Qualifications Employee Assistance Program Employee benefits scheme (discounts in many stores!) Their ideal candidate will be a flexible and compassionate individual, looking for a career in care and able to demonstrate a passion for the role. Previous care experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided. Our client believes in nurturing their exceptional team and supporting their staff to develop their career in social care.

You may have experience of the following: Service Manager, Care Manager, Senior Care Coordinator, Service Delivery, Area Manager, Healthcare, Social Worker, Community Care, Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Charity, Not For profit, etc.

Ref: 93448

Badenoch & Clark are currently recruiting for a Service Manager opportunity working with a reputable, progressive Supported Housing provider based in London. As Service Manager you will responsible for the successful delivery of a supported accommodation service supporting clients with learning difficulties or learning difficulties as well as the effective management of the staff and the contract as a whole. Principle duties will include: * Driving business planning activities within your contract, ensuring relevant and challenging objective setting and on going performance tracking * Using sound financial and accounting principles, manage contract budgets to deliver on corporate and local contract financial targets * Successfully lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service * Work to continuously improve staff competence, ensure ownership of all staff issues and speedy and effective conflict resolution * Responsible for maintaining quarterly staff succession plans This is a permanent opportunity based in East London. Our client has requested that the ideal candidate holds previous experience leading staff supporting clients within an LD service as well as exposure leading within a CQC environment. If you are looking for your next challenge and are interested in this role please apply to this advert with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://www.badenochandclark.com/en-gb/candidate-privacy

Are you an experienced Service Manager looking for your next opportunity? Badenoch & Clark Housing & Third Sector recruitment team have been engaged to find an experienced leader to take on a permanent contract and join a reputable Charitable Housing provider. This role will consist of leading a service supporting clients with Mental Health needs as well as being responsible for the delivery of your contract and development of your team. You and your team will commit to assisting clients to enhance and fulfil independent lives in line with CQC regulations. Key duties for the role will include: *Work with direct reports to drive business planning activities and service improvement plans across their operational area *Provide services that are consistently rated as good or outstanding by external regulators and contractors *Demonstrate excellent financial skills devising and managing budgets which maintain the financial viability of services *Ensure that direct reports are delivering effective and organisationally driven mentoring to and supervision with colleagues *Act as technical expert in and identified field; sharing this knowledge and mentoring others in order to promote best practice The successful candidate for this opportunity will be able to demonstrate some of the following skills and experience: *Knowledge and working experience managing services supported clients with mental health needs *Previous management experience This role is a permanent vacancy based in North London which will present the opportunity to grow your career with a forward thinking, ambitious organisation. Badenoch & Clark Badenoch & Clark specialise in senior to exec level recruitment across corporate services, asset management & housing development, sales & marketing and care and support roles. With decades recruiting into our sectors we are best placed to provide you with a comprehensive service. We work to ensure suitable candidates have the greatest chance of success in securing their next career move and are proudly proactive about diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applicants to contact us for more detail on an opportunity, particularly if you require assistance or special measures, so we can support you in your application. If this opportunity does not directly interest you but you have experience in this field we would still like to hear from you. We are initially looking for an up to date CV demonstrating your relevant experience. We will then contact you to discuss the role in full detail and explain the application process. Please apply to this role with your CV to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you.
Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://www.badenochandclark.com/en-gb/candidate-privacy

Position: Service Manager
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Details:£34,000. Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours. 
Company: SeeAbility, Charitable organisation

"We are looking for an extraordinary manager with a commitment to high quality support and focus on personalisation to join us as a Registered Service Manager for our Oxfordshire Support Service"

Scope of the Job

Our Banbury service is a purpose built, supported living development incorporating 6 individual one bedroom units where we support people with autism.As Service Manager you’ll be responsible for the provision of extraordinary and person centred support that improves the quality of everyday life and the achievement of individual goals, however small or large, each and every day.

Working in partnership with our consultant behavior analysts and multi-disciplinary team you will lead, mentor and support your team to implement the support needed to maximise choice, independence and control. This will include ensuring that support plans are relevant and responding to the needs of the individuals that partnerships are promoted to support their social and health needs and the team are accessing the right training and development in order to deliver the best possible support. In addition you will create and maintain an environment that promotes collaborative working and facilitates the use of sound judgment and creative solutions to enable both the people we support and team members to achieve their goals and develop and progress individually.

About the Company

SeeAbility provides extraordinary support and champion’s better eye care for people with learning disabilities and autism, many of whom have sight loss. We encourage people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, from themselves and from wider society. The people we support overcome huge barriers to achieve exciting new things every day: some big, some small, all extraordinary.

As such you’ll be a proven manager with an NVQ 4 in Care and Management and experience of working with people with autism and behaviour support needs. You’ll be passionate about providing quality care and personalised services with the ability to drive improvement within budgetary controls. An understanding and knowledge of the principles of positive behaviour support, autism and relevant legislation and CQC standards will be essential for this role. In addition you’ll possess a current driving licence with the ability to travel independently as required and be able to work flexibly to respond to the needs of the service and partake in on call to provide emergency support include evenings and weekends.

So apart from transforming lives what’s in it for you? You’ll benefit from working with a team of passionate and skilled specialists, an outstanding induction and training programme with on-going development and the option to gain formal qualifications as well as the opportunity to progress your career in a sector that genuinely offers careers for life. In addition we also offer, highly competitive salary, 25 days Annual Leave plus 8 bank holidays, a range of benefits including flexible working options, long service and recognition awards, including increasing annual leave and bonus incentives and company pension and life assurance schemes.

We’re recruiting!

Are you an outstanding individual, who is high-performing and passionate about the provision of exceptional mental health and housing services?

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with effective management and leadership skills to join our Scarborough Service! 

The service supports vulnerable clients with a variety of needs including homelessness, domestic abuse and drug and alcohol abuse.

You will be responsible for the ongoing provision of high quality, innovative services that meet the needs of our clients.

In return for your exceptional work you’ll receive a competitive salary and you'll be part of a growing, friendly and talented team.

If you feel you have what it takes to make a real difference in the lives of our clients, then we’d love to hear from you. Please download the Role Profile for more information.

You will be joining Foundation, whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion.

Where applicable during the Coronavirus lockdown employees will be home-based, the permanent base of the role will be the office base.

Closing Date: Sunday 26th July 2020

Interviews to be held on 12th August 2020

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.

Supported Living Services Manager (Mental Health)

Essex (Benfleet) 

£32,077 per annum 

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) 

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Services Manager to be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, innovative service(s). In this key role you will demonstrate your strong significant knowledge within mental health services and apply this to meet the needs and aspirations of our service users, commissioners and regulatory authorities. 

Their supported living schemes support adults with enduring mental health needs, they specialise in person centred support in order to provide excellent quality services for their residents. Individuals are supported to undertake activities of their choice, to maintain their independence and seek opportunities for a fulfilled and meaningful quality of life. 

Can you help them achieve this? 

Key responsibilities for this role also include: 

● Positively contribute to the directorates business plan and corporate objectives and to facilitate the active participation of Support Assistants in achieving objectives 

● Develop, maintain and work in partnership with a network of key stakeholders in order to deliver safe, high quality services 

● To identify recommend and implement improvements to the service given CQC and commissioning requirements, best practice and business plan priorities to achieve distinct, high quality service provision 

● To be responsible for the recruitment, development and management of staff in order to provide them with the skills, experience and behaviours necessary to provide a safe, high quality services 

For this role candidates must have: 

● Effective leadership skills or you’ll have significant experience as a deputy/team leader within mental health services, and are now ready for a bigger challenge. 

● Motivation and drive to identify and implement initiatives that will lead to service improvements and efficiencies 

● Excellent people management skills. You’ll have the ability to a high performing Team and therefore meet the needs of each individual who they support. 

● You will have already obtained or are committed to achieving QCF/RQF Level 5 in Management. 

In return for your hard work, we will provide you with ongoing training and support, excellent staff rewards and an exciting future in our services. 

If you are seeking a new and exciting opportunity, apply today! 

Value-based recruitment our client has a value-based recruitment policy which means their selection process is aligned with their core values of Excellence, Care and Innovation - this ensures that, when recruiting, they find the right person with the right values and expected behaviours for the job, who will strive to provide excellent services to the people they support. This supplements their requirements for essential and desirable skills, knowledge and abilities for each role. 

Safeguarding & Recruitment they are committed to safeguarding and practices safer recruitment standards and expects all staff to share the commitment to safeguarding children and people with care and support needs. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. These posts are also subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks. 

Equality & Diversity they value inclusiveness and we are committed to embedding equality and diversity at the heart of their work. They aim to be an inclusive organisation, where individual differences are respected, where staff, people who use services, as well as their families and carers, are treated with dignity and on the basis of their merits, abilities and needs, and where everyone has a fair opportunity to fulfil their potential without suffering discrimination or disadvantage 

Service Manager - Westminster Mental Health Pathway 

£38,401 - £42,426 per annum, Pro-rata 2 days per week

15hrs per week (Full-time is 37.5hrs per week) - Wednesday and either Thursday or Friday.

We are looking for a Person-Centred, Recovery focused, positive and thoughtful individual to work alongside another experienced part time Service Manager of our Westminster Mental Health Pathway services. 

You will support a team that includes two deputy managers, managing a cluster of six mental health projects in Maida Vale. You will ensure through supervision and appraisal that a Person-Centred team is developed to offer high quality support to vulnerable, complex needs clients. You will also work closely with the other Service manager in developing new initiatives. 

Experience of working with vulnerable, mental health, homeless or disadvantaged people, in a relevant context. You will also have experience of day to day management/supervision of staff or volunteers, or demonstrable willingness and capacity to develop management skills.  Good knowledge of the range of services available to homeless people with support needs is also essential, as is believing that our clients can recover and supporting them to do so.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at senior - management level.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

To view job descriptions on our vacancies page, please click on the document available tab above the relevant job advert.

Closing Date: 10.00am, Wednesday 15 July 2020

Interview and Assessment dates: Thursday 23 or Friday 24 July 2020

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check, will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Service Manager - Safer Families

Maternity cover - contract until 31 March 2021

22 hours per week working patter to be agreed.

£34,154 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances) - £20,307.78 per annum actual

Location: The Children's Society in Lancashire | Unit 12, Eastway Business Village | Olivers Place, Preston | Lancashire | PR2 9WT

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and young people's directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children and families who urgently need support. Your role will be to [help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country

We are currently looking for a Service Manager to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to manage, develop and deliver service activities for young refugees, asylum seekers and their families, including supervising staff and ensuring outcomes are met.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Qualifications NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant professional area (e.g., Youth and community, Social Work, Education etc).

-Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting refugee and migrant young people (essential)

-Working knowledge of relevant policies and practices relating to child protection and safeguarding of young people (essential)

-Effective methods of working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds. (essential)

-Relevant experience of working with vulnerable children and young people from diverse communities (in particular refugees and migrants). (essential)

-Extensive experience providing flexible and personalised keyworker/advocacy support to vulnerable young people (essential)

-Relevant experience working with a diverse range of partner agencies (essential)

-Experience empowering young people through participation and co- production (essential) .

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The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is 12 midnight on 20th July.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 3rd August (this is subject to change)

Background: 

Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, established in 1986 following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh whilst at work. We work towards creating a society in which people are safer - and feel safer - from the prevalence of stalking, harassment, aggression and violence, achieved through Supporting people; Education; and Campaigning. Our stalking helpline advice and advocacy service offers support and advice to thousands of victims of stalking every year. 

The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) has awarded funding to Suzy Lamplugh Trust and partner agencies to continue the proof of concept Multi-Agency Stalking Intervention Programme (MASIP) in London.  This is a ground-breaking intervention programme for stalking perpetrators, in an interdisciplinary setting, involving partners from the health and criminal justice services as well as the voluntary sector. The postholder will work with partners in health, the police and probation services to deliver the best possible support to victims of stalking, holding partners to account in this multi-agency setting and ensuring that the voice of the victim is promoted and heard in high risk stalking cases. They will be responsible for maintaining overall project oversight and accountability to the Mayor’s Office, including data analysis and performance management and reporting, as well as managing the advocacy service on this stalking project.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an award-winning project.

Purpose of Job: 

The Stalking Threat Assessment Centre Advocacy Service Manager will provide leadership to the inter-agency team managing the challenges of this constantly evolving project. They will be responsible for: 

• driving the delivery of the project in London; 

• ensuring that the project is on track to achieve all outcomes and reporting to MOPAC;

• ensuring an appropriate monitoring and evaluation system is in place with responsibility for ongoing monitoring and evaluation; 

• providing line management to stalking advocates and supervising their casework; 

• working alongside the London stalking support service Team Leader to ensure the delivery of shared outcomes; 

• ensuring clear referral pathways between Suzy Lamplugh Trust stalking support services and STAC; 

• preparing and maintaining project documentation; 

• managing the project budget; 

• driving communication across partner agencies; 

• ensuring that appropriate governance, data capture and information sharing agreements are in place; and 

• encouraging a change in focus or culture as necessary for successful inter-agency working. 

Timeframe: Fixed term to 31 March 2021 (possibility of extension subject to funding) 

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification. 

Applications must include a covering letter addressing the shortlisting criteria. Note: applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

Closing date: Applications will be considered as received on a rolling basis. We will close the vacancy once suitable candidate is identified.