Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you will be able to use your strong people skills to manage teams that support those experiencing homeless?
Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next?
Then this could be the role for you.
You will be managing services that provides support through our Day Centre in Southampton. The Day Centre provides a lifeline to clients in the form of emotional and practical support, access to health care and basic amenities. You will also oversee our navigator service, who engage with those rough sleeping, advocating on their behalf to ensure appropriate wrap around support is in place. Your positive attitude towards your work and others will help to contribute to a great working environment. You will have a calm and personable manner and be able to handle potentially difficult situations.
Previous related experience required. Management experienced essential. Driver preferred.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* You will manage staff teams that provide support and access to accommodation for clients in Southampton.
* You will ensure effective and efficient cover of staff rotas through the recruitment, induction and management of staff, relief and agency workers
* You will effectively lead, support, develop and motivate your team
* You will work closely with the Contracts & Performance Manager to identify, cultivate and secure new funding streams and business opportunities in line with the service development plan
* Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with our partners and commissioners
* Liaise with other managers to pool knowledge, experience and ideas for service improvement
* You will contribute to the delivery of our communications, fundraising, volunteering and value for money strategies
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR ROLE (Minimum requirements on appointment to this job)
Whilst previous experience in working with the homeless is not essential, you will need knowledge of managing services for similar client groups such as social care / substance misuse, mental health and you will have a real passion for wanting to work with those experiencing homelessness. Your values will match ours, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.
* You will have knowledge of effective staff management, supervision, team leadership and evidence of improving performance outputs, including across multi-sites and remote management of services and people
* Experience of working with those experiencing homelessness or dual diagnosis.
* Ability to keep manual and IT based records, produce reports and analyse budgets
* Up to date knowledge of sector specific legislation and laws
* Evidence of management level or professional qualification, training and experience in social care, management, housing etc
* Ability to prepare for, chair and minute meetings
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.