Southampton Accommodation Services provides supported accommodation to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across various locations in Southampton.
Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. We work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients.
We now have an opportunity for a Service Leader to join us to manage a service and a team that that provide people with homes and specialist support, so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps.
Although this can be a challenging role, it's also very rewarding. This is an exciting position, where no two days will be the same. You will take part in various tasks such as running client activities and life skills projects. If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support, then please apply
About the role
As Service Leader you will ensure effective and efficient cover of staff rotas through the recruitment, induction and management of staff, relief, and agency workers. ensure the achievement of service targets
Working closely with the Contracts & Performance Manager you will look to identify, cultivate and secure new funding streams and business opportunities in line with the service development plan and will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with our partners and commissioners.
You'll also contribute to the delivery of our communications, fundraising, volunteering, and value for money strategies
Further information:
* This role has line management responsibilities
* This role has financial authorisation responsibilities
* This role has on call responsibilities
* This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.
* This role will require a full drivers' licence and access to a vehicle
* This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites
About you
We are looking for an individual with experience of working in a residential, institutional or similar sector in a leadership capacity.
You will ideally hold a management level or professional qualification and have had previous training and experience in social care, management, housing.
Previous experience of working with those experiencing homelessness or complex needs would also be beneficial.
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members.