Service Manager - (12 month FTC)
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ABOUT THE SERVICE MANAGER ROLE
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Service Manager on a 12 months fixed term contract to empower and support our team in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services to residents across multiple accommodation units across Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC).. Our services provide essential support to individuals experiencing homelessness and complex needs, and in this role, you will foster a psychologically informed environment (PIE) that promotes recovery, rehabilitation, and independence.
Shift Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 5:00. Onsite face to face service. With flexibility around these hours required. All managers, including this position will take part in the out of hours on call duty.
Salary: £36,700
What are we looking for Service Manager?
Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours
Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds
Previous experience in people management and development
IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
What would we like, but not essential for a Service Manager?
Experience in Trauma-Informed Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams with a trauma-informed approach, fostering a psychologically safe environment
Advanced Risk Management: Expertise in conducting and overseeing complex risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
Housing Management Knowledge: Understanding of tenancy agreements, rent collection, voids, and anti-social behaviour management
Change Management: Experience driving service improvements and implementing change initiatives to enhance service delivery
What we offer
25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
Life Assurance Scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Annual Staff Awards
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Line Management/Leadership
Service Delivery
Risk Management, Information Management, and Case Recording
Property and Housing Management
Financial Management
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group .
We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, were proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Service Manager, Trauma-Informed Care, Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), Recovery and Rehabilitation, Independent Living, Person-Centred Support, Leadership and Management, Team Development.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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