Details:
- Salary: £35,020 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: East Midlands
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Service Manager - Homelessness and Support
We are seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead vital homelessness prevention, housing support and energy advice services in Leicestershire.
Position: Service Manager: Homelessness and SupportLocation: Charnwood, Leicestershire and remote, with travel across the local areaSalary: £35,020 FTE (£21,295 pro rata)Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per weekContract: PermanentClosing Date: Friday 16th October
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to lead and develop services that help people experiencing homelessness, housing instability and financial hardship move towards safer, more secure lives.
You will provide day-to-day leadership to teams delivering homelessness prevention, home energy advice and housing support services. You will ensure services are safe, effective, person-centred and responsive to local need, while meeting funding, regulatory and organisational requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, supervising and developing staff and volunteers
Monitoring service performance, outcomes and key performance indicators
Overseeing complex cases, safeguarding concerns, complaints and service risks
Ensuring accurate records and reports are maintained
Using service data, feedback and learning to improve quality and outcomes
Building effective relationships with local authorities, housing providers, health services, funders and community partners
Contributing to funding applications, service reviews and organisational planning
You will not routinely hold a caseload but will provide guidance and support when complex situations arise.
About You
You will have experience managing staff, volunteers or services within homelessness, housing, advice, community support or a related setting.
You will also bring:
Knowledge of the challenges facing people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage
Experience of monitoring performance and improving service quality
A sound understanding of adult safeguarding, confidentiality and information sharing
Strong leadership, organisation and decision-making skills
Experience of partnership working and producing clear reports
The ability to manage competing priorities and respond calmly to operational challenges
A respectful, inclusive and non-judgemental approach
Knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing options, tenancy sustainment or funded service delivery would be an advantage.
You will need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle, or another reliable means of travelling across Charnwood and Leicestershire. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About the Organisation
You will join a small, close-knit charity committed to tackling homelessness and helping local people build safer, more stable lives.
The organisation offers additional holiday, flexible working and training and development from your first day. You will work alongside supportive colleagues who bring energy, commitment and hope to their work and are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people they support.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Homelessness Service Manager, Housing Support Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Community Services Manager, Advice Services Manager, Operations Manager, Housing Services Manager or Safeguarding Lead.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, NFP People. #INDNFP