Team Leader - Homeslessness Services (Young People)

Our vision, Homelessness is Ended, is the start and end point for everything we do. To achieve this we have a number of new and exciting opportunities for passionate and inspirational individuals to join us.

Job Title:  Team Leader (Young People)

Location: Mount Street Mews - Coleraine

Department: Homelessness Services (Young People)

Salary: NJC Point  24-28, £21,279 - £24,184 per annum

Hours: Rotation shift pattern (average 35 hours per week). Reasonable hours outside of this may be required to fulfill the duties of this position.

PURPOSE:

Responsibility for team leadership of staff to enable the effective and efficient service delivery of the project (preventtion, accommodation, transition to the community or community).

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

1. Degree in Social Work or Youth and Community Work or equivalent AND three years' experience of working with at risk young people aged 16-21 years.

OR

• Five years' experience of working with at risk young people ages 16-21.

2. Two years' experience of managing and supervising staff.

3. Two years' experience of project management and development.

4. Full current driving licence is required so as to be able to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Joining our Team

Our vision will excite you and you will want to work with us to achieve this. You have an upbeat and positive approach to life, are a self starter, but you will understand and appreciate not everyone has great options and that some people require tailored support to meet their individual needs when circumstances or life choices don’t work out for them.

• Full time posts are 35 hours per week, covering both day and night shifts 7 days a week.

• Full induction and training programme is provided to support new staff.

• You will have the benefit of a competitive salary including 25 days annual leave plus 12 statutory holidays, contributory pension and company healthcare cover.