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Nancy Hughes

London,London

Summary

11 years' experience in frontline homelessness services in London, 6 of which have been at manager level. Expertise in psychologically informed environments and trauma informed care. Extensive experience of operational delivery and oversight, recruitment and complex HR processes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Area Manager

Thames Reach
Loddon, Greater London
2022.05 - Current

Overseeing 3 distinct service areas with a combined budget of £ million, delivering advice, support and health interventions to vulnerable adults in Hackney and Lambeth. Overseeing complex HR processes, recruitment and staff training to ensure excellence in the service delivered to the people using our services.

Lead Manager- The Waterloo Project

Thames Reach
London, London
2020.03 - 2022.05

Managing 19 bedspace hostel for people with complex needs, and 5 bedspace supported housing service for people identifying as female. Working in partnership with South London and Maudsley NHS Trust Clinical Psychologists to deliver a psychologically informed service.

Lead Manager

Thames Reach
London, London
2019.02 - 2020.03

Managing a 42 bed hostel for people over 40 years old with complex needs and a history of street homelessness.

Senior Practitioner

Thames Reach
London, London
2017.05 - 2019.02

Deputy manager of a 42 bed hostel for people over 40 years old with complex needs and a history of street homelessness.

Lead Worker

Thames Reach
London, London
2014.12 - 2017.05

Lead caseworker in a 42 bed hostel for people over the age of 40 with a history of homelessness and complex needs, specialising in resettlement and liaison with social services.

Support Worker

Thames Reach
London, London
2013.10 - 2014.12

Keyworker in 42 bed hostel for people over the age of 40 with a history of street homelessness and complex support needs.

Assistant Support Worker- Thames Reach Lewisham

Thames Reach
London, London
2012.11 - 2013.10

Keyworker in a supported housing service, working with predominantly young people, providing support around tenancy sustainment and education, training and employment.

Assistant Support Worker- Grange Road Hostel

Look Ahead
London, London
2012.03 - 2012.11

Providing support to people with a history of street homelessness and complex needs in a 20 bed service in Southwark.

Telephone Researcher

Kwest Research
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2011.10 - 2012.03

Conducting telephone interviews with social housing residents across the UK for clients such as local councils and housing associations. Developing a rapport with clients, working quickly and efficiently to targets.

Community Fundraising Intern

Breast Cancer Campaign
London, London
2011.07 - 2011.09

Administrative support, assisting with event management and participant contact strategies. Assisted the Volunteer Development Team in recruiting, supporting, and building relationships with, volunteers.

Various hospitality and retail positions

Various
Evesham and London, Worcestershire/London
2003.06 - 2011.06

Running front of house and serving in Zucca Pasta Bar Fallowfield, customer service assistant Sainsbury's supermarket, Barista, Word of Mouth Cafe/Sound of Manchester coffee shop, Sales assistant, All Sports sports shop.

Education

Bachelor of Social Science - Sociology

The University of Manchester
Manchester
2007.09 - 2010.09

A-Levels - English Lang & Lit (A), History (A), Sociology (A), General Studies (A)

Evesham High School
Evesham, Worcestershire
2003.09 - 2005.06

GCSEs - English Language (A*), English Literature (A*) Maths, (B), Double Science (AA), History (A*), French

Evesham High School
Evesham, Worcestershire
1999.09 - 2003.06

Timeline

Area Manager

Thames Reach
2022.05 - Current

Lead Manager- The Waterloo Project

Thames Reach
2020.03 - 2022.05

Lead Manager

Thames Reach
2019.02 - 2020.03

Senior Practitioner

Thames Reach
2017.05 - 2019.02

Lead Worker

Thames Reach
2014.12 - 2017.05

Support Worker

Thames Reach
2013.10 - 2014.12

Assistant Support Worker- Thames Reach Lewisham

Thames Reach
2012.11 - 2013.10

Assistant Support Worker- Grange Road Hostel

Look Ahead
2012.03 - 2012.11

Telephone Researcher

Kwest Research
2011.10 - 2012.03

Community Fundraising Intern

Breast Cancer Campaign
2011.07 - 2011.09

Bachelor of Social Science - Sociology

The University of Manchester
2007.09 - 2010.09

A-Levels - English Lang & Lit (A), History (A), Sociology (A), General Studies (A)

Evesham High School
2003.09 - 2005.06

Various hospitality and retail positions

Various
2003.06 - 2011.06

GCSEs - English Language (A*), English Literature (A*) Maths, (B), Double Science (AA), History (A*), French

Evesham High School
1999.09 - 2003.06
Nancy Hughes