Supported Pathways Team Leader
Why Southwark?
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
What You'll Be Doing
An exciting new role within our Supported Pathways Service
Leading a team of Supported Pathway staff you will be overseeing the safe, smooth, daily running of our Supported Housing hostels.
You will play a key role in embedding and utilising psychologically informed practice within our hostels, ensuring that client centered key-working incorporates the principles of trauma informed care and the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences.
An integral part of your role will be to provide leadership and support to ensure excellent resident satisfaction and outcomes.
You will lead in creating an environment of positive possibility for residents and staff, an environment of reflective case management that assists all involved to develop and achieve personal growth.
What We're Looking For
You will have detailed knowledge of legislation and issues relating to the safeguarding of homeless vulnerable adults who have complex needs, a thorough knowledge of health and safety in relation to a supported housing setting and a high level of experience of risk assessment, key-working and support planning
You will lead a team of up to 10 staff, and oversee the performance of contractors on site.
Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete the application form and submit your suitability for the role, by using the Personal Specification to highlight your skills. The Personal Specification can be found at the bottom of this page under attachments.
Additional Information
Recruitment Timeline:
- Advert Go Live Date 24/04/2026
- Advert Closing Date 3/05/2026
- Shortlisting Date 11/05/2026
- Interview Date 18/05/2026
- Assessment Date18/05/2026
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.
Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
This post required a enhanced DBS check.
This is a Frontline key-working position working with vulnerable adults, safeguarding requirements mean that a current DBS will be required, and Enhance employment checks will be carried out.
This post is Full Time, 36 hours a week.
Hours of operation are 8am to 8pm with changeable work patterns and locations of 8am-4pm and 12pm -8pm. Working outside of these hours may be required in an emergency.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.
Benefits
Working for Southwark Council – Southwark
There are shift enhancements for out of hours and weekend working associated with this post.
Benefits include: 27 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme and excellent support for learning and development.
Attachments
Salary range
- £45,852 - £53,319 per year