Scheme Manager - St Claire's

Scheme Manager - St Claire's

St Claire's provides vital accommodation for 10 people who are at the end of their homelessness journey. Staff are available to support them and others in the community to maintain a tenancy and become totally independent. All of the people who live at St Claire’s have been in supported accommodation and are now ready to take the final step towards independence.

The St Claire’s building was renovated to provide 10 modern, self-contained and fully furnished apartments.

We also support a number of people who are already living independently to maintain their tenancy.

We`re currently seeking to recruit to the role of Scheme Manager with the right values and behaviours who is able to encourage and nurture a positive workplace culture based on respect and dignity for those who have experienced homelessness and are in need of support.

Who we are looking for

We`re keen to recruit someone who can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values are:

• service users first
• Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice
• Developing passionate and committed teams
• Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety
• Committed to working in a psychologically informed way to support people.

About the role

As a Scheme Manager, you`ll lead a team and be responsible for overseeing support, advice and assistance to people have been homeless so that they are able to access and maintain a safe and secure home of their own.

We`re looking for someone who has:

• knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to homelessness, housing and the equalities act
• an in depth understanding of the multiple and complex needs experienced by homeless people
• previous experience of working in services for people experiencing homelessness
• previous experience of managing others

The benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• £17,274 pa for a 20 hour a week contract
• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Employee assistance helpline
• Mileage paid for car usage

Closing Date: Sunday 9th June 2024

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