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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
05.2022 - 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
03.2020 - 05.2022

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
02.2019 - 03.2020

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
05.2017 - 02.2019

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
12.2014 - 05.2017

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
10.2013 - 12.2014

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
11.2012 - 10.2013

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
03.2012 - 11.2012

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
10.2011 - 03.2012

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
07.2011 - 09.2011

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
06.2003 - 06.2011

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
09.2007 - 09.2010

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

Evesham High School
Evesham, Worcestershire
09.2003 - 06.2005

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

Evesham High School
Evesham, Worcestershire
09.1999 - 06.2003

Timeline

Area Manager

Thames Reach
05.2022 - Current

Lead Manager- The Waterloo Project

Thames Reach
03.2020 - 05.2022

Lead Manager

Thames Reach
02.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Practitioner

Thames Reach
05.2017 - 02.2019

Lead Worker

Thames Reach
12.2014 - 05.2017

Support Worker

Thames Reach
10.2013 - 12.2014

Assistant Support Worker- Thames Reach Lewisham

Thames Reach
11.2012 - 10.2013

Assistant Support Worker- Grange Road Hostel

Look Ahead
03.2012 - 11.2012

Telephone Researcher

Kwest Research
10.2011 - 03.2012

Community Fundraising Intern

Breast Cancer Campaign
07.2011 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Social Science - Sociology

The University of Manchester
09.2007 - 09.2010

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

Evesham High School
09.2003 - 06.2005

Various hospitality and retail positions

Various
06.2003 - 06.2011

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

Evesham High School
09.1999 - 06.2003
Nancy Hughes