Job Description

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Driving Licence

Skills

Youth work Time management Social Care Children's Service Management Leadership Safeguarding Risk assessment
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Pay

From 25,000 a year

Job type

Part-time

Shift and schedule

Weekend availability Flexitime

Location

Top Floor Unit 13, 14 Victoria Shopping Centre Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS2 5SP

Benefits

Flexitime Company pension Work from home

Full job description

Location:

Hybrid Working at Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend (Full time on-site initially; hybrid working available after probation pass)

Contract:

Part-time, 21hrs per week, permanent

Working Hours:

Flexible, evening & weekend work required

Interview Process:

2 stages. Virtual Pre Screen Meeting & F2F Presentation with CEO / Trustee

Reports to:

CEO

About Friends and Places Together

F&PT has been creating meaningful opportunities for young adults (14+) to connect with friends outside of school and college since 2010. We support young people who are vulnerable, experience anxiety or trauma, are neurodiverse, or have learning or physical disabilities.

Our mission is simple: "the right to friendship and the right to a social life." We work to empower individuals, helping them build confidence, assertiveness, and social skills at their own pace. Many of our staff share lived experiences with the people we support, fostering a unique and empathetic approach.

About the Role

We are seeking a professional to oversee the delivery, growth, and sustainability of F&PT's services. This is a leadership role with responsibility for service management and operational oversight, ensuring the charity meets its mission while maintaining the highest standards of care and compliance.

You will manage staff and volunteers, coordinate activities and events, handle referrals, and ensure operational processes are efficient, safe, and impactful. You will be working closely with the CEO to maintain quality and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Prioritise growth of the service through recruitment of new service users & increase services offered Manage referrals from schools, colleges, social services, and self-referrals Develop relationships with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders to ensure collaborative support Oversee quality assurance through spot checks, audits, and performance reviews of activities Attend social worker reviews, SEND/SAVS/Learning Disability events, and community engagement activities Plan and organise activities, day trips, holidays, and afterschool/weekend sessions Monitor client outcomes and produce case studies demonstrating impact and good practice. Collection of feedback from service users & carers to help improve service delivery

What Success Looks Like

Contribute to the charity's sustainability and growth, expanding service reach Play a key role in shaping the future of FandPT, contributing ideas and innovation Ensuring all services & events run smoothly

Role Requirements

Experience & Skills

Proven experience in service management within a charity, youth work, or social care setting Experience in client assessment, risk assessment, and support plan development Knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion, equality, and human rights principles Confident in community engagement, presentations, and stakeholder liaison Excellent time management, multitasking, and organisational abilities Driving license & successful DBS check

Personal Attributes

Empathetic, approachable, and committed to empowering young people Initiative-taking, proactive, and confident in decision-making Down-to-earth and adaptable, able to handle variety in day-to-day work Committed to F&PT's mission and values, able to lead by example
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 26,919.99 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexitime On-site parking Work from home
Application question(s):

How many years do you have of leadership and management? Can you explain your flexibility to a demanding role at times?
Experience:

Social care: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/12/2025
Expected start date: 12/01/2026