Social Value & Improvement Manager

The Social Value & Improvement Manager will lead and coordinate DrPA Secures social value initiatives and continuous improvement programmes at Manston STHF & Western Jet Foil. This role ensures measurable positive outcomes for staff, stakeholders, and the local community while embedding best practice across operations. The post-holder will work closely with the Senior Management Team, operational staff, and external partners to implement initiatives, track outcomes, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Develop and implement the organisations social value strategy, aligned with operational priorities and Home Office requirements.

Identify and promote opportunities to create positive outcomes for communities, staff, and stakeholders.

Build and maintain partnerships with local agencies and community organisations.

Monitor and report on social value initiatives using data and impact metrics.

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Manston STHF & Western Jet Foil. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive

Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients

Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs

Empowerment We centre each resident by co‑creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self‑manage their wellbeing.

About Us

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Manston STHF & Western Jet Foil. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

• Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
• Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
• Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
• Empowerment We centre each resident by co‑creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self‑manage their wellbeing.

The Social Value & Improvement Manager will lead and coordinate DrPA Secures social value initiatives and continuous improvement programmes at Manston STHF & Western Jet Foil. This role ensures measurable positive outcomes for staff, stakeholders, and the local community while embedding best practice across operations. The post-holder will work closely with the Senior Management Team, operational staff, and external partners to implement initiatives, track outcomes, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

• Develop and implement the organisations social value strategy, aligned with operational priorities and Home Office requirements.
• Identify and promote opportunities to create positive outcomes for communities, staff, and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local agencies and community organisations.
• Monitor and report on social value initiatives using data and impact metrics.
• Lead service improvement projects to enhance operational processes and performance.
• Conduct audits, reviews, and data analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement and track improvement plans, evaluating their effectiveness.
• Support operational staff in embedding best practices and improvement initiatives.

• Act as a liaison with internal teams, the Senior Management Team, external partners, and community organisations.
• Represent DrPA Secure in forums, meetings, and engagement activities.
• Ensure initiatives meet community needs and organisational objectives.

• Produce clear reports on social value and improvement initiatives for management and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of projects and impact assessments.
• Support audits, inspections, and evaluations relating to social value and…