roundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We are particularly seeking applicants from under-represented backgrounds including but not exclusive to, males, transgender people and those from an Asian background.
We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to serve as the backbone of The Nest’s diverse mental health and wellbeing services. This role involves overseeing key operational functions within the team while providing essential support to managers. Responsibilities include stakeholder management, data management, and processing referrals from the initial point of entry through to client discharge. The ideal candidate will contribute to creating a supportive environment that fosters positive outcomes for our clients.
The Nest
The Nest is Groundwork London’s mental health support service, specifically designed for young people aged 0 to 25 living in the London Borough of Southwark. This free, open access, and confidential service focuses on providing early intervention and preventive support for various emotional challenges, including anxiety and stress.
The Nest offers a range of therapeutic options, including one-on-one therapy, group activities, and creative therapies such as art and music therapy. These sessions aim to create a supportive environment where young people can explore their feelings and develop emotional resilience. The service also includes a Wellbeing Youth Forum, virtual resources, and workshops/therapy for parents and caregivers to improve overall family well-being.
Groundwork Benefits
Groundwork staff participate in regular CPD opportunities to support their professional growth. The Groundwork Youth Team also provides whole team Wellbeing Days allowing colleagues to take the day off from their regular workday to socialise and participate in a range of activities to support positive wellbeing and team cohesion. Employees for Groundwork London receive Health Shield benefits which allow staff to claim money back for a wide variety of health and wellbeing services including dental work, opticians’ appointments and massages.
A Greener London
Groundwork London works with communities across the capital to transform their lives and the places they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration in London for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working. We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstance.
Applicants to this post must have successfully completed training as therapeutic practitioner and be able to evidence their use of the necessary knowledge and capabilities in CYP-IAPT principles, evidence-based interventions, and routine outcome measures.?
Key requirements:
- Experience of office management and/or providing project operational support to a team in the mental health, wellbeing, or health sectors
- Knowledge and understanding of the barriers children and families face when accessing support
- Experience of undertaking a range of duties including data entry, appointment booking and waitlist management.
- Previous experience of using and managing monitoring and quality management systems
To apply for this role, please visit the job advert on our Careers' webpage. Download form and send the application form quoting reference 1227/OM to londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk
Closing Date for Applications: 25th November 2024
Interview Dates: 29th November 2024
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Barbara Ballabio at Barbara.Ballabio@groundwork.org.uk
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. If you need any support or adjustments with your application or attendance at interview please let us know.
