Team Manager

The vacancy

We're Hiring: Team Manager - Young People's Services

Are you an experienced and inspirational manager ready to lead a team supporting young people facing challenging life circumstances?

At Peabody, we're committed to helping people flourish. We provide specialist housing and support for those who've experienced trauma, homelessness, or other complex life situations. Right now, we're looking for a Team Manager to lead from the front — someone who can nurture and develop a team of Housing Support Workers and ensure we deliver high-quality, person-centred services every day.

What you'll be doing:

You'll be the kind of manager who rolls up their sleeves to inspire, guide, and support — but knows your role is to lead, not just “do.” You'll:

• Provide strong leadership, with regular supervisions, team meetings, coaching and ongoing development.
  
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring staff have the tools and support to succeed.
  
• Take the lead on high-risk or complex cases, modelling good practice and championing safeguarding.
  
• Build strong partnerships with statutory and community services, acting as a key contact for external stakeholders.
  
• Ensure quality standards, support plans, risk assessments, and records are consistently up to scratch.
  
• Manage budgets, reporting, and service performance — keeping things running smoothly, transparently, and compliantly.
  

What we're looking for:

We're after someone with:

• Experience in the care and support sector, ideally with vulnerable young people or those facing homelessness.
  
• A proven track record of line managing and motivating staff, bringing the best out of your team with compassion and clarity.
  
• Strong knowledge of statutory and community-based services and how to connect people with the support they need.
  
• Confidence in assessing and managing risk in a sensitive, strengths-based way.
  
• Fantastic people skills, great time management, and the ability to keep calm and focused under pressure.
  

This role will suit someone who has worked as a senior support worker or team manager, is ready to take the next step, and believes in doing the right thing - always.

Why join us?

We live by our values - Be kind. Do the right thing. Celebrate diversity. Love new ideas. Pull together. Keep our promises. If those resonate with you, you'll fit right in.

You'll have the chance to shape and lead a passionate team and make a real difference in young people's lives. We also offer excellent training, development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a supportive organisation that puts people first.

We also offer:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
  
• Flexible benefits package (healthcare, dental, discounts).
  
• 4x Life Assurance.
  
• Professional development opportunities (apprenticeships & qualifications).
  
• Two additional paid volunteering days.
  
• Family-friendly policies & up to 10% pension contribution (matched 1:1).
  

Important Information

• Peabody does not provide sponsorship for work visas. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
  

Ready to Apply?

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV and personal statement. Be sure to highlight how you meet the essential criteria and confirm your ability to work shifts and sleep-ins.

For questions, contact Julie-Ann.O'Malley@peabody.org.uk.

Sound like your next move?
We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let's change lives together.

This role will require an enhanced DBS.

Interviews will take place 19/20 May 2025.