We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Team Manager to play a pivotal role in our Modern Slavery Response Service in London.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The Team Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of Advocates providing support to potential victims of modern slavery living in the community. They also support with other management functions as required within the framework of the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract and Hestia's internal processes.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
You will bring experience of supporting vulnerable individuals with a sound understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to address them effectively. With strong team management skills, you will be confident in recruitment, induction, supervision, motivation, appraisal, training, and handling disciplinary or grievance matters. You will also have experience in performance monitoring to ensure consistently high service standards and the ability to manage a service within budget.
Alongside this, you will demonstrate knowledge of assessing, formulating, implementing, and reviewing support and assessment plans. Proficient in the use of computer systems, you will be able to create accurate reports while supporting staff to record client data effectively. Strong report writing and interpretation skills, excellent spoken and written English, and a commitment to implementing good Equality and Diversity practices will also be essential to the role.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
* Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
* Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.