Homelessness Services Manager - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Domus Recruitment Ltd

Domus Recruitment Ltd

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Domus are looking for a Homelessness Service Manager in Ipswich to join a national provider of care and support for adults with Mental Health needs and Learning Disabilities.

The primary focus of their services is to support customers in a range of areas including accessing education, training and employment, recovery from addiction and building stability through a range of social activities.

A successful outcome is achieved whenour customers can move on to suitable long-term accommodation appropriate to their needs.

The Ipswich services provide homes for a range of customers, from housing young people to adults, to independent housing management only schemes.

The supported housing schemes are aimed at single people who may have experienced trauma-based events, which hasled them to require the support offered.

You will be responsible for leading and developing an exciting and enthusiastic team to deliver excellent outcome-focused support and housing management services.

You will ensure your service has an ambitious local development plan, which delivers continuousimprovement and quality in your services.

Key Responsibilities of a Homelessness Services Manager:

Overseeing the overall delivery of the housing management
Working in line with our contract KPI's and having direct contact with contract managers
Overseeing and effectively managing the void process on any empty properties
Overseeing and effectively managing the rent accounts and any arrears with the support of the central income team
Overseeing the service's financial performance and managing the budget to maximise income
Responsibility for health and safety in the service
Developing and maintaining relationships with clients and relevant external agencies with the proven ability to liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary partners
Being part of a local on call service

Key requirements a Homelessness Services Manager must have:

Previous experience of working in a managerial role in a similar service
Strong leadership skills with the ability to solve problems effectively
Experience of working in a personcentred way, supporting customers to maximise opportunities for personal development
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to stay focused and take ownership in emergency situations and be able to lead the team effectively
Travel is a requirement of the role; a full, current driving licence and access to your own vehicle is desirable

Benefits:

A pension scheme with employer contributions
At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays)
Life assurance
Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
Health and wellbeing plans
A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
A wide range of learning and development opportunities

If you are interested in the above Homelessness Services Manager vacancy, please call Michael at Domus Recruitment.
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