Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Service Manager, to work in the Whitley Bay (North East) area. The service supports young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have complexities in their needs/risks to move on to independent living. The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week working Monday - Friday, between the hours of 9AM - 7PM. Temporary cover is required for minimum 2 months, with the possibility of extension. The pay rate is £17.63 per hour, with £2.65 holiday pay, totalling £20.28 per hour. In this position, you will be expected to; * Manage a supported accommodation building housing 14 young people and line manage 5 staff members * Ensure the service delivers excellent and continuously improving project performance in line with the contract for supported accommodation * Maintain staffing levels to deliver the service * Ensure staff undertake all activities and monitor performance * Work with the Area Director to manage the team and deliver the service. * Be available to deal with clients who need help or advice, either by phone or on a drop-in basis. * Monitor all support being provided to the clients and provide direction where appropriate. * Be available to represent the organisation at partnership and strategic meetings to establish and build links with local authority teams in order to ensure sufficient ...