Home Manager Kingston Upon Thames

2 weeks ago


Wandsworth, United Kingdom Brook Street Full time

Brook Street Social Care is a high street recruitment company that specialises in finding temporary and permanent work opportunities for professionals who provide care or support to vulnerable adults, children and families. We work with a wide range of companiesthat provide residential care, supported living, hostel, nursery and day care services.
At present we are working with a large care provider who is seeking temporary care workers to provide care and support to young adults who have around mental health, substance misuse, and emotional difficulties. The organisation works with young adults whohave challenging behaviours and require 24 hour support.
The role of the Home Manager covers 4 main areas:
1. Managing the day to day running of the home(s)
2. Supporting our young people in their day-today activities and developing
independence skills
3. Providing supervision and support to the Support Workers
4. Working closely alongside senior management as part of the wider team to
continually improve our organisation

**House Management**
? Ensuring that housekeeping requirements and standards are maintained (e.g.
keeping the house/s clean and tidy, ordering products, reporting repairs to the
maintenance team)
? Working closing with the Referrals Team to ensure we maintain maximum
occupancy rates
? Carrying out health and safety checks in accordance Abiding Care's policies
and procedures
? Taking pride in the house/s to ensure it is well run and has a welcoming and
homely atmosphere
? Engaging our young people in looking after the house and consulting with
them on how it is managed

**Supporting Young People**
? Working closely with the wider professional team around the young person to
develop and implement young peoples' support plans
? Participating in multi-agency meetings
? Supporting young people to develop life skills in accordance with their support
plans (e.g. engagement in education, employment, managing health,
finances, personal relationships, behaviour)
? Delivering key work sessions with young people and evidencing this in
support plans
? Organising activities and events in the house to promote young peoples'
wellbeing
? Being committed to safeguarding our young people and following Abiding
Care's safeguarding policies, procedures and requirements
? Maintaining high standards of record keeping
? Completing risk assessments and monthly reports

**Providing Supervision and Support to Support Workers**
? Providing advice and support to Support Workers to assist them in their role
? Providing regular supervision to Support Workers to promote their learning
and development and address performance issues
? Working collaboratively with Support Workers as part of a team to ensure the
smooth operation and management of the house
Continual Improvement
? Being committed to your own personal learning and development through
supervision, attending training and other learning opportunities
? Being committed to feeding back your own experiences and ideas through
our Engagement Surveys
? Maintaining high standards of communication both internally and externally
? Being committed to working as part of and supporting your team

**Key Experience & Qualifications Required**
? A minimum of 2 years relevant experience of working with young people in
supported housing, social care, community development or a related field
? Understanding of the complex emotional and behavioural needs of young
people in social care
? Willingness to work sensitively with young people with challenging behaviour
? Good verbal and written communication skills
? Good literacy and numeracy skills
? Computer literacy including the ability to use a range of office software
packages as well as a central database
? Good time management and organisational skills
? Ability to work effectively within a team structure
? Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
? Flexibility of working hours to meet deadlines when appropriate
? Good customer relation skills
? Achieved NVQ level 3 (4) or willingness to undertake
? Current driver's licence and own car


  • Corporate Tax Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Wandsworth, United Kingdom McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd Full time

    **Business Tax Manager / Corporate Tax Manager - SUPERB ROLE** McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top Accountancy Practice who have seen vast growth over the last three years and are looking to recruit a new Corporate Tax Manager for their growing team in SW London, to focus on multi-national clients.The position is to support the London...


  • Wandsworth, Greater London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Council Full time

    Senior Communications Manager - Campaigns and Communications Planning Wandsworth Council is a dynamic local authority in London, committed to delivering excellent services and making a positive impact on our diverse community. We are looking for a Senior Communications Manager - Campaigns and Communications Planning to join our team and help us effectively...

  • Senior Estate Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Wandsworth, Greater London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Council Full time

    Job Title: Senior Estate ManagerSalary Range: £43,434 to £52632 per annumPermanentFulltime (36 hours)Location: Bridas House - 90 Putney Bridge Road, SW18 1HRAre you looking for your next opportunity in Estate management. this is the prefect role for you as a Senior Estate Manager, this post in one of the busy Area Housing Teams, located in the Department...


  • Wandsworth, Greater London, United Kingdom Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Calling all talented and experienced New Homes Sales Consultants to join a brand new scheme in South West London! An excellent opportunity for an ambitious and progressive sales professional to join a company with a strong brand and reputation. Pay : £35k day rate equivalent + £800 per plot + holiday pay Duration : 6 months approx (or until site...


  • Wandsworth, United Kingdom Candidate Source Ltd Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a remote Administration Assistant to join a boutique recruitment consultancy who focus on the Renewable Energy Industry. You will play a pivotal role in supporting renewable energy and clean tech professionals toprogress their careers, while at the same time supporting those companies that are working daily to combat...

  • Operations Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Wandsworth, United Kingdom Synergy Health Recruitment Full time

    **Senior Management opportunity for a Senior Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for my Client's Extra Care Schemes across Tower Hamlets & Wandsworth, London** **As Operations Manager you will be responsible for the overall leadership and operational management of 7 Extra Care Services in Wandsworth and Tower Hamlets for older people who have...


  • Wandsworth, Greater London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Council Full time

    Senior Media OfficerWandsworth Council is a dynamic local authority in London, committed to delivering excellent services and making a positive impact on our diverse community. We are looking for a Senior Media Officer to join our team and help us effectively communicate our initiatives, engage residents, and drive positive change in the borough. Check out...


  • Wandsworth, Greater London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Council Full time

    Digital Communications and Campaigns OfficerWandsworth Council is a dynamic local authority in London, committed to delivering excellent services and making a positive impact on our diverse community. We are looking for a talented Digital Communications and Campaigns Officer to join our team and help us effectively communicate our initiatives, engage...


  • Wandsworth, Greater London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Council Full time

    Wandsworth Council is a dynamic local authority in London, committed to delivering excellent services and making a positive impact on our diverse community. We are looking for a Senior Communications and Campaigns officer to join our team and help us effectively communicate our initiatives, engage residents, and drive positive change in the borough. Check...


  • Wandsworth, United Kingdom Alcove Full time

    _**Alcove - Help us keep elderly and vulnerable people safer and better connected by using digital technology**_ We specialise in delivering connected care technology for local authorities, the NHS, housing associations and sheltered accommodation providers across the country. We are the market leader in data led, digital connected care technology in the UK...


  • Wandsworth, United Kingdom Piers Meadows Recruitment Full time

    Are you looking for an exciting new role as a Paeds Occupational Therapist? Then your search is over! - Band 6 Paeds OT required - to start asap - long term locum role - full time - community settings such as schools and children’s homes - To manage a caseload of children with special educational needs providing: - advice and input as required within...


  • Wandsworth, United Kingdom PHS Full time

    PERMANENT FULL-TIME NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER JOB NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER l WANDSWORTH, LONDON The child care responsibilities will involve picking up the children from school, accompanying them to after-school activities, assisting with homework, engaging in developmental games, and managing the morning and evening routines. During the children's school hours (until...


  • Wandsworth, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Full time

    About Us **Job Title**: Transformation Project Officer (Leisure and Culture) **Salary Range**: PO2 £38,133 - £46,206 **Contract Type**: 36 hours per week (2 year Fixed - Term Appointment) **Hybrid**: - Flexible working with attendance in the office expected **About the role** Are you looking for your next challenge? Fancy working for not just one...

  • Head of Operations

    4 weeks ago


    Wandsworth, United Kingdom Charity People Full time

    If you have Operations experience and are seeking a new job in South London, Charity People wants to hear from you. We are looking for a full-time Head of Operations to oversee service planning and delivery, financial and business management, governance,and strategic development. This is a hybrid role, with 4 days at home and one day office-based. This role...

  • Legal Assistant

    1 month ago


    Wandsworth, United Kingdom Z group Full time

    **JOB SUMMARY** You will solely support our Director and Solicitor of Wills & Probate providing personal administration assistance on a day to day basis. You will have strong communication, attention to detail and organisational skills. **YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES** - Answering phone calls and taking messages, ensuring all calls and messages are...

  • Barman

    2 weeks ago


    Wandsworth, Greater London, United Kingdom Pinnacle Group Full time

    Pinnacle Group provides people-first, integrated services across a range of community-facing assets and infrastructure – including multi-tenure housing, schools, open spaces, public buildings, utilities and broadband networks – as well as a range of complementary employment and wellbeing outcomes. Across the UK, Pinnacle supports over 300,000 homes, 200...


  • Wandsworth, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Full time

    About Us **Job Title: Tenancy Support Officer** **Grade/ Salary Range - £36,421- £44,139 per annum.** **Permanent - Fulltime** **Location - Wandsworth** Are you an enthusiastic, effective, and committed Tenancy Support Officer who is passionate about the delivery of excellent public sector support services. Join our dedicated professional Tenancy...

  • Attendance Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Wandsworth, United Kingdom Harris Federation Full time

    **Summary** Do you have experience overseeing attendance at a school level? We are looking for an Attendance Officer to join our dedicated academy team at Harris Academy Battersea. This role is likely to suit an individual looking to develop in a school environment with attendance related experience. The working hours for this role will be 8am to 4pm,...

  • Barman

    4 weeks ago


    Wandsworth, United Kingdom Pinnacle Group Full time

    Pinnacle Group provides people-first, integrated services across a range of community-facing assets and infrastructure – including multi-tenure housing, schools, open spaces, public buildings, utilities and broadband networks – as well as a range of complementary employment and wellbeing outcomes. Across the UK, Pinnacle supports over 300,000 homes, 200...

  • Deputy Head of Year

    1 week ago


    Wandsworth, United Kingdom EdEx - Education Recruitment Full time

    **Deputy Head of Year - ‘Outstanding’ Secondary School - Wandsworth** An ‘Outstanding’ school in the heart of the diverse London borough of Wandsworth are looking for a Deputy Head of Year to start in January 2023. This is a permanent contract directly employed through the school the salary for this post is £35,000 per annum. Ideally, the school...