L'Arche

Learning Disability Community Leader, L'Arche London ABOUT THE ROLE Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (including some evening and weekend working, and regular on-call) Salary: £55,000 (including London weighting) Reports to: L Arche UK Director of Care and Communities Place of work: L Arche London Community, West Norwood, SE27. Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK. Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Thursday, 16th April, at midday Notes: If you have already applied for this role and received an update on your application from us, please do not submit another application. Main purpose of the role The Community Leader is responsible for ensuring that the Community is living the mission of L Arche, by providing excellent and sustainable care and support services, support for spirituality, and engaging with our neighbours and the wider community around us. The Community Leader will: Lead the Community by responding to the needs, choices and context of our members while being faithful to the L'Arche UK Vision and Values, the L'Arche International Identity and Mission Statement, and to a co-created Community Mandate and plan. Maintain and enhance high-quality, person-centred care, support, and housing for people with learning disabilities, both at home and in our day services in partnership with the Registered Manager, the Team in London, the National Leadership Team, individual circles of support, and external partners; Ensure the Community's financial sustainability through robust financial planning and management, including setting budgets, controlling spending, maximising occupancy, negotiating care contracts, growing day services, and spotting fundraising opportunities; Foster a culture that maximises the voice and power for people with learning disabilities, building listening and collaboration between Community members with and without learning disabilities; Contribute to the national work programmes of L'Arche UK, as part of the National Council, collaborating with Community Leaders of other L'Arche Communities, to share skills, best practice, and resources Key essential criteria Senior leadership experience in support to adults with learning disabilities (or transferable skills and experience in a closely related field); Experience in leading, managing, and developing an organisation or large teams to deliver results, maintain compliance and quality, and to respond to risks and opportunities; Good financial planning skills and experiences of successfully managing a substantial budget; Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively to develop and implement community plans; Experience of living or working alongside people with learning disabilities and/or autistic individuals; Passionate about person-centred support and the values and mission of L'Arche; This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check. You may have held these job titles in the past: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Head of Care, Senior Operations Lead, Community Director, Head of Community Services, Country or Regional Lead, Learning Disability Services Manager, Head of Mission and Community Life, Health & Social Care Manager, Local Authority Commissioning Lead; You can find more details about L'Arche London here . Additional details about L'Arche can be found here. Discover what makes L Arche a rewarding place to work explore our employee benefits here. A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack. To apply, please submit your CV and include a cover letter via our online application form. The closing date is: Thursday, 16th April at midday First round interviews are expected to take place either on 22nd or 23rd April 2026 online via Microsoft Teams. Second round interviews will take place on 30th April 2026 and will take place within the L'Arche London Community. We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then. We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications. Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

Credit Controller ABOUT THE ROLE Reports to: Credit Control & Contracts Manager Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £34,233.60 (including London Weighting) Place of work: Hybrid with 3 days in our London (Waterloo) office Contract Type: Permanent, full-time Closing date: Sunday, 29th March, 23:59 This position does not offer sponsorship and is best suited for candidates already located in the London area. Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your credit control career with a national charity that truly values your expertise. Main purpose of the role: You will be responsible for managing the collection of debts across multiple communities, ensuring all outstanding amounts are recovered efficiently and in line with organisational policies. You will work closely with local authorities, community staff, financial appointees and the finance department to maintain accurate financial records, improve collection rates, and support cash flow management. This role requires strong credit control and bookkeeping expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex accounts. Key essential criteria: Experience working within Credit Control in the Charity or Private sector. Relevant qualifications Part qualified, CIMA, ACCA, AAT or qualified by experience. High level of competence in MS Office, particularly Excel, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and Pivot Tables. Minimum 5 years proven experience in credit control, bookkeeping, or finance roles. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check. Additional details about L'Arche can be found on our website. Discover what makes L Arche a rewarding place to work explore our employee benefits on our website or in the job pack. A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack. To apply, please answer the questions on our online application form. The closing date for applications is: Sunday, 29th of March, at 23:59. Interviews will take place on the 15th April. We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then. We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications. Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

Team Leader / Service Coordinator ABOUT THE ROLE Reports to: Head of Support and Care (Registered Manager) Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, usually Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm (dependent on the needs of the service) Salary : £33,166.64 per annum. Increasing to £34,548.80 in the second year Place of work: L'Arche London community houses and office (all within a walking distance, based in West Norwood, London) Contract type: Full-time, permanent Closing date: Sunday, 28th September at 23:59 Are you a Team Leader who values people for who they are and what they do? Are you inspired to bring your skills, experience and values to support our vision of a more human society? Then, join us as a Service Coordinator and be part of our vision! About the role As a Team Leader you will: Manage one of the care services within the L'Arche London community, home to 8 adults with learning disabilities, and manage a team of care and support workers; Manage the service delivery within this service in line with L'Arche values, standards and the requirements of the Care Quality Commission CQC ; Play an active role in the coordinating team of L'Arche London, helping shape a vibrant community of people with and without learning disabilities; Provision of Support to People with Learning Disabilities Ensure the provision of high quality person-centred support to maximise independence, personal choice, and autonomy of adults with learning disabilities in the service; Support adults with learning disabilities to manage various aspects of their life, including personal budgets, and health & well-being, enabling them to feel at home while encouraging individuality and belonging; As required, provide one-to-one support to people with learning disabilities at home or in the community and time on rota depending on the needs of the service. Other roles you may have held : Care Manager, Care Team Leader, Care Service Manager, Care Leader, Care Coordinator, Senior Care Manager, Care Services Team Leader, Care Delivery Manager Discover what makes L'Arche a rewarding place to work - explore our employee benefits here. To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions on our online application form. The closing date for applications is: Sunday, 28th September at 23:59 We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then. We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications. REF-