Adecco are supporting a London Borough Council in a role as a Hostels Manager.
Job Title:
Hostels Manager
Location: East London
Contract Details:
Temporary, Full Time (36 hours/week)
Salary:
Hourly Rate: 27.45 - 35.23
About Our Client:
Our client is dedicated to enhancing community wellbeing by providing essential housing services, ensuring that residents, businesses, and visitors have access to comprehensive support and local information.
Benefits & Perks:
* Competitive salary
* Opportunities for professional development
* Collaborative work environment
Responsibilities:
* Run and manage hostel provision for the Housing Needs Service.
* Accommodation is let, households are admitted to rooms and related administration is dealt with.
* Ensure effective housing management services and compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Provide housing advice and support to residents.
* Supervise hostel staff and resources.
* Prepare performance data and management reports.
Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
* Experience in residential/hostel premises management.
* Knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing management, and welfare benefits.
* Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise staff.
* Knowledge of managing buildings including repairs.
* Good knowledge of local authority and DWP welfare benefits system.
* Knowledge of housing/homelessness issues.
* An understanding of current issues affecting social housing and private housing provision in inner city areas.
* Awareness of risk assessment and Health & Safety provisions.
Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
* Experience working with homeless or vulnerable client groups.
* Knowledge of equalities legislation and practice.
* Innovative thinking and data analysis skills.
* Experience of managing hostels or residential settings.
* Experience of managing services working with a homeless or vulnerable client group or individuals.
Desirable Technologies:
* Familiarity with key information systems such as HOPE, HACSYS, and TASYS.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV detailing their relevant experience and motivations for applying.
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