Employer Location: Published
Job description
MACS Supported Housing Service supports young people leaving care who are aged between 16 and 21. Team Leaders will work in conjunction with the Manager to lead and manage a Support Staff Team and to maintain and develop the Supported Housing Service.
Responsibilities
* To lead and manage a team of Support Workers including completion of formal and informal supervisions in conjunction with the manager.
* To promote best practice in supporting young people and ensure the smooth running of a Housing Service. Providing a quality service that meets the needs of young people to attain, manage and maintain their own accommodation.
* To meet Outcomes and Quality Standards (QMT) set by key funders, MACS Leadership team and RQIA.
* To provide awareness of the Housing Rights of Young People and to advocate on their behalf.
* Reflection, personal and professional development both individually and as part of the team.
* To prepare and engage in monthly supervision and team meetings to work on agreed targets, alongside Manager.
* To adhere to NISCC standards of conduct and MACS Policies and Procedures including, Safeguarding and Lone Worker in order to safeguard and protect Young People and Staff.
* Working effectively within a team, ensuring information is communicated with Young People and external agencies.
* Be required to undertake any other duties to ensure the effective, safe delivery and development of services.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* 3 years’ experience of working with young people in supported housing or similar environment.
* Demonstrate the ability to manage and develop a team.
* Understanding of young people who have left care or have high support needs.
* To work within the ethos, culture and values of MACS.
* A full, current driving licence with access to a car, insured for business use is required to meet the requirements of the post in full.
Desirable Skills
* Experience of a leadership role within an organisation/service.
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