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Ex-Offender Centre Manager

Ex-Offender Centre Manager

Red 5 People Ltd

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for a month

Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7JT

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

This position involves leading a community hub in Luton that supports ex-offenders by providing essential resources and services.
The role requires experience in managing teams that deliver services to vulnerable groups, ideally within the criminal justice sector.
Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, ensuring safeguarding processes, and building partnerships.
The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the importance of the role in supporting community members.
Candidates should have a background in similar roles, such as probation manager or service manager, with a focus on team leadership.

Are you ready to lead a unique project supporting ex-offenders in Luton?You will be managing a vibrant community hub, designed as a safe and welcoming space where ex-offenders can access vital support. This hub provides:

An onsite gym
Music studios
Arts & crafts areas
Weekly “Doughnut and Debate” clubs (where the week’s news is discussed over doughnuts)
Cooked breakfasts, with clients encouraged to get involved

You’ll oversee a dedicated team providing 1:1 support to help clients:

Access housing and benefits
Register with a GP and dentist
Find training opportunities
Receive light-touch employment support
Develop essential life skills like budgeting, cooking, and wellness

Your key responsibilities will include:

Managing day-to-day operations and team performance
Overseeing safeguarding and referrals processes
Building strong relationships with partners
Supporting and developing your team

To succeed in this role, you’ll need experience managing teams delivering similar services, ideally in criminal justice or working with vulnerable groups. You may have worked as a probation manager, supported housing manager, service manager, custody manager, or in a related role.Please apply via this advert – we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, use the “Send Us A Message” form on the Red 5 People website, and we’ll ensure a real person gets in touch. For more details, feel free to call the office and ask for James (contact details on the Red 5 People website).

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