Deputy Manager - 32k

Vanrath; Belfast City District; Vor Ort; GBP 29.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vanrath is supporting a leading social justice organisation in recruiting a Deputy Manager for a Belfast-based role. You will work across a Community Transition Service and Bail Support Pilot, applying trauma-informed, housing-led support to marginalised groups.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, a relevant qualification, and the ability to manage resources while maintaining strong partner relationships. A fixed-term contract runs until December 2028.

Qualifikationen

• Certificate/ Diploma in Community, Health or Social Science, or Emerging Leaders Course completed.
• At least two years' experience supporting marginalised groups, ideally homelessness.
• Experience in leading a team and supervising staff in a care setting.

Aufgaben

• Support the Project Group Manager with day-to-day management of the service portfolio.
• Oversee care and support for the client group within a harm-reduction approach.
• Provide direction, supervision and motivation to staff for high-quality delivery.
• Respond professionally to complex needs, emergencies and challenging behaviour.
• Collaborate with other service providers and represent at management level as required.
• Help monitor resources and ensure the service operates within its budget.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication

Supervision

Harm-reduction

Trauma-informed care

Report writing

Ausbildung

Certificate/ Diploma in Community Health or Social Science

Jobbeschreibung

VANRATH are delighted to be supporting a leading social justice organisation with the recruitment of a Deputy Manager to join their team in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support professional with a strong understanding of supported housing, risk management and trauma-informed practice.

What's in it for you?

• £32,066 salary
• Fixed-Term Contract until December 2028
• Belfast-based role

About your next employer

You’ll be joining a cross-border charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and other forms of marginalisation. The role sits across a Community Transition Service and a Bail Support Pilot, providing trauma-informed, housing-led support and helping women leaving prison rebuild social networks and access housing and educational opportunities.

About you

• A Certificate, Diploma or equivalent in a Community, Health or Social Science subject, or completion of the Emerging Leaders Course; and at least two years' experience supporting marginalised groups, ideally people affected by addiction and/or homelessness; OR at least two years' direct line-management support experience alongside the same relevant experience supporting marginalised groups
• Ability to lead, motivate and supervise a team and support service users with complex needs and challenging behaviours
• Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to remain calm and professional in emergencies or stressful situations
• Good written and verbal communication, IT and report-writing skills
• Ability to work within a set budget and liaise effectively with other service providers
• Understanding of support needs, residential project management, child protection and statutory and voluntary-sector resources for homeless families
• Willingness to work within the organisation's mission and values, participate in an on-call rota and travel to other services
• Full driving licence and access to a car insured for business use

What you'll do

• Support the Project Group Manager with the effective day-to-day management of the assigned service portfolio
• Help oversee care and support for the relevant client group, working within a harm-reduction approach
• Provide direction, supervision and motivation to staff, supporting high-quality service delivery
• Respond professionally to complex needs, challenging behaviour, emergencies and other demanding situations
• Work collaboratively with other service providers and represent the service at management level where required
• Help monitor resources and ensure the service operates within its allocated budget

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