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Our Day Centre is the heart of the homeless community in Southampton. We provide a safe space for up to 70 adults each day, who are experiencing homelessness, to access basic facilities such as food, clothes, showers, and laundry. The service also has a dedicated health care service on-site. We also provide accommodation for up to 10 clients.
Our aim is to support our clients to remain safe and maintain their mental and physical health; to ensure their immediate needs are met and to help clients find the right path for them to access support and long-term accommodation.
We have a close‑knit, collaborative team that supports each other and our clients. If you’re looking for a fast‑paced, busy role, where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you!
About the Role
As Service Leader you will ensure effective and efficient cover of staff rotas through recruitment, induction and management of staff, relief, and agency workers, and 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 as a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.
* This role will require a full driver’s 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.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Customer Service
* Industries: Administrative and Support Services
Location
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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