Do you want to play a key role in an innovative local charity helping young homeless people? Do you have the passion and skills needed to help vulnerable young people develop the qualities and gain the stability they need to live independently?
Colchester Korban Project has provided supported housing for 16-25 year olds since 2008. We are a dynamic and caring Christian charity that helps the young people we look after feel like they have a home again. 80% of our residents move on positively, including 5 going to university over the last 7 years.
We are looking for a Supported Housing Manager to join our growing and dedicated team, to help meet the needs of our residents, manage and develop our supported housing work. The job is a great blend of hands-on work and management.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage staff and volunteers at both of our properties.
2. Be responsible for aspects of health and safety.
3. Ensure residents are appropriately supported to achieve their goals.
4. Work directly with residents and in partnership with various agencies.
5. Conduct risk assessments and safeguarding measures.
6. Maintain accurate records and data using Microsoft packages including Excel.
Requirements:
1. Experience working with homeless and vulnerable people in crisis.
2. Previous experience of supervising volunteers/staff.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Ability to work under pressure and respond to conflicting demands.
5. Practising Christian (Genuine Occupational Requirement).
The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and 2 references. Based at our hub house, you will be part of a team responsible for providing on-call cover on a rota, and some flexible working will be required.
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