About The RoleExciting opportunity for a Scheme Manager based in Tunbridge Wells in our General Needs team.At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, providing support for over 55s who are in need of support and accommodation. As our Scheme Manager, you will need to:Get to know and build the trust of our clientsHelp clients to live independentlyEncourage participation in social and leisure programmesSupport residents with the practicalities of everyday living, demonstrating care and compassionThe benefits on offerIn return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CandidateOur Scheme Manager will instinctively share Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective. You will need to:Support our residents ensuring their rights as tenants are upheld and monitor their wellbeing to identify when additional support is required, demonstrating care and compassionEnsure the premises are kept safe and secure, and that there is full compliance with statutory requirementsControl the potential loss of revenue by monitoring, reporting and taking action on voids and arrears to maximise incomeMaintain an efficient administration system which meets the needs set by saha for records and reports, complying with statutory or regulatory requirementsLiaise and maintain good working relationships with external contacts in order to facilitate referrals, support, payments and create a professional image of the associationSafeguard and promote the welfare of individuals and families that come to our attentionAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.....Read more...
About The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our team in Exmouth.The Deputy Manager will work as part of a team that provide holistic recovery-focused support to clients with mental health across Exeter & East Devon Mental Health Services. They will work closely with and deputise for the Service Manager to ensure the effective delivery of quality housing and support services within Exeter & East Devon Mental Health Services and will be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery. They will provide effective line management for delegated front-line staff of the services, to include recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and performance management.What you will be doing:
Implementing, evaluating and contributing towards the development of local / service specific procedures and good practice in all areas of service management.Undertaking regular audits of various aspects of the service including, but not limited to, CDPSoft records, Universal Housing (UH) records, client files, Medication paperwork and Health & Safety records and to undertake any necessary action and report any issues or concerns to the Service Manager.Planning, coordinating and leading on the induction of all line managed staff and ensuring that all ongoing training needs are identified, reviewed and implemented and to assist in the induction of any other staff team member, as required.Allocating client caseloads to the Mental Health Support Workers fairly and consistently and, in the absence of a Mental Health Support Worker, to ensure client caseloads are appropriately reallocated and covered.Being responsible for the day-to-day operations of the services whilst ensuring that effective administration and communication systems are maintained and adhered toOn-call is on a rolling rota with you being on-call once every 10-14 days. Weekday on-calls are from 2000-0800 and weekend and public holiday on-calls are 0800-0800.About The CandidateA Deputy Manager will instinctively share Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective.What we're looking for :
NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care or similar or a willingness to work towardsAbility to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and motivate, encourage and empower othersProven experience of managing a team of people, to include recruitment, induction, probationary reviews, supervision and appraisalsBe able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talentsHave good knowledge and a working experience of working with individuals with complex mental health and supporting adults at riskUnderstand or learn about community resources and organisations that can help our clientsIn return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:
26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. ....Read more...
