Housing & Stepdown Programs Manager

Uniting Holding; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Ireland in Dublin is seeking a Service Manager for Stanhope Green to oversee three housing projects including Long Term Housing, Outlook Programme and the HSE Stepdown service, within the DRHE LTSA network.

You will lead teams, ensure compliance, supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate referrals, and report monthly. A degree in social care or CORU registration and 3 years in service management are required.

Qualifications

• A Third Level qualification at degree level in social care or CORU registered.
• Minimum 3 years experience in service management.
• Extensive experience of needs assessment, support planning, case management and housing.
• Be committed to work in partnership with parents/guardians and children.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of service planning and development.
• Full clean drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Work within the framework, values and objectives of Focus Ireland under the guidance of the Line Manager.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to teams delivering Housing Services, Tenancy and Community Sustainment Services, Women's Stepdown Services, and Stepdown Services.
• Deliver regular supervision, performance management, and staff support, promoting training and development.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, including child protection, complaints, confidentiality, health and safety, housing and HR policies.
• Monitor, review and update policies and procedures to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Keep Line Manager informed of trends, legislative changes, and service developments.
• Manage day-to-day project budgets and communicate budget requirements.
• Coordinate referrals to services and allocate case workers to meet needs.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping, data collection, and timely updating of databases by staff.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external agencies and stakeholders.
• Participate in supervision and training; contribute to meetings.
• Prepare monthly project reports and participate in reviews and improvements.
• Participate in on-call service and assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

CORU registered Social Care Worker

Service management

Needs assessment

Case management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Housing experience

Partnership with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in social care or related field

CORU registration

Job description

Focus Ireland in Dublin is seeking a Service Manager for Stanhope Green to oversee three housing projects including Long Term Housing, Outlook Programme and the HSE Stepdown service, within the DRHE LTSA network.

You will lead teams, ensure compliance, supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate referrals, and report monthly. A degree in social care or CORU registration and 3 years in service management are required.