Service Manager - Lewisham Vulnerable Adults Accom...

Team-Lewisham VA Accommodation Service Contract Type- Permanent Hours-37.5 hours per week Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life? SHP is a London-wide charity working to prevent homelessness and help vulnerable and socially excluded people to transform their lives. Each day our staff work with individuals to tackle the underlying causes of homelessness, such as poor mental health or drug and alcohol dependency. From supporting people in crisis to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 7,000 lives every year. Lewisham Vulnerable Adults Accommodation Service integrates a Specialist 24/7 Service, run across three sites in close proximity, and a Move-Through service over 12 sites This service holds a critical role in preparing clients to move into independent living via social housing nominations, Housing First or towards the Private Rented Sector. SHP's practice is founded in a Psychologically Informed ethos, delivering a recovery focused and supportive approach to vulnerable people who have complex support needs relating to substance use, mental health, offending behaviour and physical health. Our services proactively work to support clients to develop their living skills, develop and manage relationships, build social networks and access education, training or employment and move towards independent living. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Complex Needs Accommodation Services your role will involve working in partnerships with SHP colleagues, Registered Providers and community agencies to ensure a psychologically informed approach is in place offering a range of on-site activities as part of a structured and cohesive opportunities programme. Your role will also be integral to ensuring all aspects of the services are delivered to the highest standards and comply fully with our contractual requirements and organisational values. We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, resilient and innovative individual to lead the Service and motivate the team to deliver a creative, robust and responsive service that empowers our clients to achieve their aspirations and make positive and sustainable life changes. This exciting role include a high level of client contact, opportunities to work with external agencies such as statutory mental health services, substance use services, other community based organisations and a chance to be part of a growing, innovative organisation at the forefront of tackling homelessness in the capital. - You will be comfortable & experienced at leading a team within a strengths and recovery framework. - You will be experienced and confident in leading the team in all aspects of Housing Management for the service. - You will be experienced and confident in leading the team in all aspects of Housing Management for the service. - You will be creative and motivated to inspire opportunities for the clients of your service to access. If you would like to know more about the role in detail, or would like the opportunity to visit the services to see first hand what the role entails we would be pleased to hear from you. For more information and to apply, please click the apply on website button. Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th March 2018 (at midnight) Interviews to be held: Monday 12th March 2018 SHP is IIP accredited and an equal opportunities employer. SHP's attractive benefits package includes: Highly competitive starting salaries which are amongst the best in the sector A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am - 4pm) in some services 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days (plus eight paid Bank Holidays) Paid carers' leave and compassionate leave Sick leave, up to three months full pay then three months half pay A contributory pension scheme to which SHP will pay in the equivalent 5% of your annual salary Generous maternity leave (16 weeks full pay and up to 24 weeks half pay) and four weeks paid paternity leave, depending on length of service Interest free public transport season ticket loan (after six months) Tax exemption for 'cycle to work' scheme, childcare vouchers and payroll giving Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available to all staff