Deputy Younger Persons Services Manager

Job title:

Deputy Younger Persons Services Manager

Company

Connexus

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for a Deputy Younger Persons Services Manager to join our team. We are looking for a positive and dynamic Deputy Manager who has proven strong leadership skills, is able to remain calm in a crisis, and shows focus on youth engagement to empower the young people to reach their full potential.Within the role you will be responsible for directly line managing and supervising the Support Officers based at Bath Street, ensure the delivery of positive strength-based models (SMART) to achieve high quality support service outcomes for young people and to support the Service Manager and team to meet The Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023 from Ofsted for 16- and 17-year-old care experienced young people.In this role a trauma informed approach is a must along with a strong understanding of the issues that young people 16-25 may face when at risk of homelessness.Multi-agency working should be second nature to you as you will need to be confident when working with statutory agencies, as well as aiding in the growth of the service by developing new links and partnerships within Herefordshire with a particular emphasis on training, employment and work-based activities.Bath Street is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week, your general hours of work will be Monday to Friday 9-5 but at times flexibility will be required for continuity of the service and some evening and weekend work may be required.You will also be part of an on-call rota to offer support and guidance over the phone every 6 weeks, an additional flat rate of £75 will be paid for this.If you would like further information about the role, or for an informal chat please contactAmanda Pyke, Younger Persons Service Manager on 07791918645Shortlisting date: 21 November 2024Interview date: 28 November 2024This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.About ConnexusConnexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver good quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. The work we do is varied, and no two days are the same.You’ll be joining a team which provides a wide range of excellent support services including independent living for older people, providing specialist accommodation and services for younger people, and managing a refuge and other safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse.Our teams also provide supported temporary accommodation for those aged 18-55 who have complex needs. Some roles involve providing help locally in the community, supporting and offering specialist advice and working with our partners to prevent homelessness.We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10,500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers.Our clear focus is excellent service delivery.Email:

Expected salary

£31950.45 per year

Location

Hereford

Job date

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:47:55 GMT

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