Service Manager

Do you want to run a Housing First service that supports Young People who have experienced homelessness?

Have you managed support workers or other front-line staff?

Can you handle the challenges that come with providing the best service to those who need it most?

Service Manager - Housing First - Swansea and Rhondda Cynon Taff

What will you get?

• Permanent Contract
• Full time - 35 hours per week
• 28,116
• Monday to Friday
• Up to 40 days holiday per year (inc. bank holidays)
• Cycle to work and eye care scheme
• Wellbeing and counselling service for staff
• 10% Pension employer contributions
• Training and development opportunities

What will you do?

• Run two services in Swansea and Rhondda Cynon Taff.
• Work in partnership with colleagues to deliver high quality services that reflects the culture and principles of the charity, funders and young people.
• Plan and manage rotas for team cover - line management of staff.
• Oversee the day to day running of the service.
• Provide support, advice and guidance to colleagues, including regular support and supervisions.
• Give colleagues appropriate advice, guidance and support when dealing with risk and safeguarding concerns.
• Manage and record annual leave approvals, sickness absences and return to work documents for team members in line with relevant policies.
• Apply Health & Safety & Housing Management procedures in line with policies.
• Assist in covering the on-call rota.

What do you need?

• Good knowledge of Housing First and supported accommodation services.
• Experience of managing youth focused projects.
• Staff / line management experience.
• A solid understanding of trauma informed practice and psychologically informed environments.
• Experience of partnership and multi-agency working.
• Great at building and maintaining working relationships.
• Basic financial and budget management experience.
• A CAR IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE
• Able to pass a DBS check or have a DBS on the live update service.

If you have the skills and experience for this Service Manager role - please get in touch with People .

Or apply directly thought this advert with your updated CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!