Team Manager
Homeless | 1 SE10 |£22.22 per hour (incl. of Holiday Pay) | 1-2 months | Job Ref: BD9181 | Posted: 31/03/2025
Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a part time Team Manager, to work in the Greenwich area. The service provides support to clients who have been street homeless.
The successful candidate will be required to work 22.5 hours (3 days) per week, working between Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM. There is flexibility regarding the days to work. Temporary cover is required for approximately 1 month with the possibility of extension. The pay rate is £19.40 per hour, with £2.82 holiday pay, totalling £22.22 per hour.
Please note: you'll be required to work at the office in Greenwich and visit properties across the Greenwich borough.
In this position, you will be required to:
- Lead, supervise and manage a team of two Support Workers, providing supervision every four to six weeks, and being responsible for ensuring they meet or exceed the requirements of their role
- Advise on and intervene in complex and/or high-risk cases and assist with the in-service induction of new staff
- Ensure Support Workers carry out needs and risk assessments, complete support plans, provide support in accordance with the support and risk assessment plans and carry out reviews
- Accurately input all client data onto an electronic monitoring system and ensure records are maintained to evidence key performance targets and comply with commissioner and other reporting requirements
- Work closely with various agencies to prioritise referrals and complete a full assessment of support needs of potential service users
- Ensure Support Workers deliver services to customers which are flexible and personalised.
- Develop and maintain good links with local statutory and voluntary agencies to enable clients to access appropriate services and support
- Liaise promptly with colleagues, partner agencies and other stakeholders regarding safeguarding, welfare, and risk concerns
- Promote self-advocacy and advocate where appropriate for all customers
- Carry out Health & Safety checks
- Maintain effective governance, risk management and regulatory compliance by ensuring that services are delivered to required standards
To apply for this role, you must have:
- Knowledge of good practice in supported housing or outreach services working with a range of needs including homelessness and complex needs
- Experience managing staff
- Experience of working jointly with other agencies and liaising with statutory organisations
- Experience of assessment and management of individuals' needs and risks and a comprehensive understanding of risk and risk management
- Up to date knowledge of health & safety issues and welfare benefits
- Understanding of housing support needs and benefits of a flexible, outcome focused and personalised support service.
- Understanding of the concept of housing related and care support and supporting people to help themselves
- Understanding of housing issues relating to client group regardless of tenure
- Knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation.
- Effective at using Microsoft Office and have the ability to maintain electronic records, with attention to detail
Candidates must confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible.
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