Service Manager Vacancy
Agency ref: 67742
A reputable charity that’s supports homeless people based in Milton Keynes are looking to secure a Service Manager for a 1 year fixed term contract to cover mat leave.
Salary: £36,538.76 per annum
Hours: Minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9-5
On call 1 in 3 weeks and occasional weekend cover
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; free car parking; an employee assistance programme
Contract length: 1 year fixed term
Key responsibilities:
- Covering two services for people experiencing homelessness which includes a 20 bedded Supported housing unit for people experiencing Homelessness and supported accommodation for young parents and their children
- Providing leadership and inspiration to the staff and encouraging an enabling environment
- Leading psychologically informed practice within the values of the organisation
- Liaison with the Local Authority Commissioners; as well as other agencies
- Responsibility for managing and championing a high quality, client focussed, and cost-effective support service
- To deliver the required key performance indicators and contractual obligations within the framework of the Homelessness Services Strategic Mission Plan
Essential criteria:
- NVQ4 or equivalent in a related field
- Proven experience of managing teams
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive partnerships
- Knowledge of health and safety and an understanding of funding in supported housing