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Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual Exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About the Service - Women and Children's Services
We run services and dedicated women’s centres for those who are at risk or struggling with challenging circumstances, including women in the criminal justice system and those with experience of trauma, selling sex or sexual exploitation.
We understand that women and girls have experiences which are different to men and can experience vulnerabilities that are specific to their gender. Childhood abuse and domestic abuse are common features in the lives of the women we support which impact on their health and wellbeing. Underpinning all our services is an in-depth understanding of trauma and a focus on recovery, resilience and community integration.
About the Job
We are seeking a new Service Manager who will oversee the delivery project, support staff, strategic oversight and develop/maintain professional relationships, contribute to influence policy change.
The Service Manager is to ensure that the Service’s key functions are performed to a high standard and meeting all funding outcomes on multiple contracts.
The Service Manager will enable the staff team to develop our interventions that are Trauma Informed, Responsive and specific. In keeping with our organisations Working with Shared Purpose model of Being, Becoming, Belonging, Beyond.
In recent years, the service has provided complimentary services such as a Specialist ISVA, for Sex Work, Netreach and additional forms of exploitation. The Service Manager will continue to oversee and develop all lines of work with commissioners and partners, which is an integral part of holistic service delivery model.
The Service Manager will take a lead role in promoting, developing, and integrating the Services so that they are effectively able to meet the needs of individuals access the service.
