Job Description

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? A rewarding role awaits as a Team Manager for a Rough Sleepers Service in West London. This locum position, with the potential to transition into a permanent role, offers a competitive hourly rate of £20.01.

The main purpose of this role is to is to support and motivate staff in achieving outcomes and meeting targets within a payment-by-results initiative focused on preventing or relieving homelessness among single refugee individuals. This involves meticulous analysis of data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and the production of comprehensive reports. Additionally, responsibilities include building and managing relationships with landlords in the private sector, expanding the housing inventory, fostering connections throughout the council, overseeing referrals, managing financial transactions and budgets, and ensuring accurate data input and monitoring.

The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in managing teams within a social care or homeless services environment. Strong leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve outstanding results. The role requires a strategic thinker who can develop and implement effective service delivery plans, ensuring that the highest standards of care and support are maintained.

Key responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service, managing staff performance, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. The successful candidate will also be adept at building relationships with external partners and stakeholders, enhancing the service’s reach and effectiveness.

Essential skills and experience required:

- Proven experience in a managerial role within homeless services

- Strong leadership and team management abilities

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Strategic planning and organisational skills

- Ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations with resilience and empathy

- Proven track record of successfully managing a team, covering tasks such as conducting inductions, providing supervision, fostering motivation, delivering training, and addressing grievance issues with professionalism and effectiveness.

-Demonstrate knowledge, experience or relevant qualifications in housing and homelessness legislation, the Homelessness Reduction Act and Housing Act.

This role is an exceptional chance to utilise your skills and experience in a meaningful way, contributing to a cause that truly matters. If you are driven by a desire to lead and inspire a team dedicated to transforming lives, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits of working with Apricus Resourcing

• Free of charge fast tracked DBS disclosure certificate

• Out of hours service/support

• Consultant permanently assigned to you with all the sector expertise required

• Efficient weekly Payroll and professional Compliance Department System, ensuring that you are accurately paid on time, every time

• The most competitive Rates the sector can offer, allowing you to achieve earnings unlike anywhere else

• Leading Referral Bonus, for every successful referral to Apricus

If you feel that you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please apply or feel free to contact the office directly and speak to a consultant who can run you through the finer detail