Team Manager
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22.22 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lewisham, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Central Recruitment Services Ltd. |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BD9360 |
Summary
Central Recruitment is working with one of the UK's oldest not-for-profit housing associations. They focus on providing good homes and housing services, making a positive difference in communities, and creating an inclusive and supportive place to work.
Our client is currently recruiting for a Team Manager to work in the Lewisham area at a service supporting young people with all aspects of their tenancy, supporting them to be independent and helping them to reach their goals.
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday - Friday
- Shifts: 09:00 - 17:00
- Temporary: approximately 3 months
- £22.22 per hour (£19.40 per hour, with £2.82 holiday pay)
Please note that this role is based across two services in Lewisham.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage a team of Housing Support Workers, delivering supervision, training and development
- Ensure consistent service delivery through accurate record-keeping and quality checks
- Model best practice, support with complex/high-risk cases, and assist with new staff induction
- Oversee needs and risk assessments, personalised support plans and regular reviews
- Support effective risk management for customers, staff and the community
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, organisational and KPI requirements
- Maintain accurate electronic records to meet reporting and commissioner standards
- Work with partner agencies to manage referrals and complete full support assessments
- Build and maintain strong links with statutory and voluntary services
- Liaise promptly on safeguarding, welfare and risk concerns
- Promote a positive health and safety culture
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Management experience in specialist and/or supported housing for vulnerable people
- Experience leading dispersed teams
- Experience supporting people at risk of homelessness, young people, and those with mental health or complex needs
- Experience setting targets and driving performance improvement
- Experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditure, preventing overspend, and producing reports and statistics
- Ability to build effective, supportive relationships with peers and partners
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and equip teams to perform effectively
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service to both external and internal stakeholders
- Ensure administrative, IT and record-keeping systems are accurate and up to date
FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:
In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Current valid right to work in the UK
- Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
- A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
- Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
HOW TO APPLY:
If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.
*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.
Our client is currently recruiting for a Team Manager to work in the Lewisham area at a service supporting young people with all aspects of their tenancy, supporting them to be independent and helping them to reach their goals.
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday - Friday
- Shifts: 09:00 - 17:00
- Temporary: approximately 3 months
- £22.22 per hour (£19.40 per hour, with £2.82 holiday pay)
Please note that this role is based across two services in Lewisham.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage a team of Housing Support Workers, delivering supervision, training and development
- Ensure consistent service delivery through accurate record-keeping and quality checks
- Model best practice, support with complex/high-risk cases, and assist with new staff induction
- Oversee needs and risk assessments, personalised support plans and regular reviews
- Support effective risk management for customers, staff and the community
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, organisational and KPI requirements
- Maintain accurate electronic records to meet reporting and commissioner standards
- Work with partner agencies to manage referrals and complete full support assessments
- Build and maintain strong links with statutory and voluntary services
- Liaise promptly on safeguarding, welfare and risk concerns
- Promote a positive health and safety culture
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Management experience in specialist and/or supported housing for vulnerable people
- Experience leading dispersed teams
- Experience supporting people at risk of homelessness, young people, and those with mental health or complex needs
- Experience setting targets and driving performance improvement
- Experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditure, preventing overspend, and producing reports and statistics
- Ability to build effective, supportive relationships with peers and partners
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and equip teams to perform effectively
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service to both external and internal stakeholders
- Ensure administrative, IT and record-keeping systems are accurate and up to date
FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:
In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Current valid right to work in the UK
- Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
- A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
- Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
HOW TO APPLY:
If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.
*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.