CENTRE MANAGER
Posted 1 day 11 hours ago by The Purple Elephant Project
Help transform children's lives by managing our welcoming therapeutic centre in Twickenham.
Do you have a passion for supporting young people s mental health and a desire to make a difference? We're seeking an emotionally intelligent professional who can create a warm, understanding environment for the families we support, while keeping our centre running smoothly.
About Us
The Purple Elephant Project is a dynamic charity providing vital therapy services to 130-150 children a week in Greater London. Our mission is to alleviate mental health distress by working through challenging life experiences and traumatic early life events using specialist therapies such as Play and Art Therapy.
The Role
As our Centre Manager, you'll be the backbone of our daily operations, while ensuring our Twickenham centre runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll play a crucial role by providing a welcoming and supportive environment for the families we serve, while also supporting our staff, therapists, and volunteers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a nurturing 'home from home' atmosphere for children and families
- Provide a compassionate first point of contact for visitors
- Manage centre operations, scheduling, and administration
- Responsible for the recruitment and line management of volunteers and operational staff
- Support our team of therapists
- Maintain essential systems and records
About You:
- Natural talent for making families feel welcomed, supported and at ease
- Skilled at reading emotional cues and responding with empathy
- Strong administrative and organizational abilities
- Experience in creating calm, safe spaces
- Excellent communication skills
Details:
- 27.5 hours/week (Mon-Fri)
- Shifts between 8am-6:30pm
- Centre-based role (TW2)
- Enhanced DBS required
- Pension scheme
- 28 days holiday pro rata
The Purple Elephant Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide references.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.