Scheme Manager - Eleanor Cross (Broxbourne)
Changing the Lives of Homeless People:
When you hear the word homeless, what do you see?
Desperation, psychological issues, no fixed abode, begging, stereotypes, sleeping in the same clothes, loneliness, health issues, looking for safety, someone who has struggled in life with addiction.
What does home mean for you?
Security, personal space, somewhere you can make your own choices, being part of society, being happy, sanctuary, comfort, allows you to feel safe, a place to reset and live your life, somewhere to welcome family and reconnect, somewhere to create memories.
We asked some of the homeless people we support the above questions and these were some of their answers.
Scheme Manager
Eleanor Cross Road is supported accommodation which provides accommodation for up to 16 single homeless people in Broxbourne and floating support within the community to an additional 4 people.
The staff team offers a trauma-informed, safe environment that is person-centred and supports those who come through our doors to get access to the help they need. This could include support to find move-on accommodation, claim benefits, counselling or signposting to specialist agencies for support with things like drug and alcohol addictions.
We are currently seeking to recruit a Scheme Manager with the right values and behaviours who is able to encourage and nurture a positive workplace culture based on respect and dignity for those experiencing homelessness who are in need of support.
Who we are looking for
We are keen to recruit someone who can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values are:
1. Service users first
2. Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice
3. Developing passionate and committed teams
4. Being cost-effective without compromising standards or safety
About the role
As a Scheme Manager, you will lead a team and be responsible for overseeing support, advice, and assistance to people who are/have been living on the streets so they are able to access and maintain a safe and secure home of their own.
We’re looking for someone who has:
1. Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to homelessness, housing, and the Equalities Act
2. An in-depth understanding of the multiple and complex needs experienced by homeless people
3. Previous experience of working in services for people experiencing homelessness
4. Previous experience of managing others
5. Previous supervisory experience
The Benefits
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:
1. Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
2. £25,911 pa for a 30-hour a week contract
3. Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
4. Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
5. Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
6. Annual salary and cost of living review
7. Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
8. Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
9. Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
10. Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
11. Friendly and supportive team environment
12. Employee assistance helpline
13. Mileage paid for car usage
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st January 2024
Interview Date: Monday 13th January 2025
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
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