Broxbourne (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time
No DBS check required
£32391 Per Annum
Scheme Manager - Eleanor Cross (Broxbourne)
Changing the Lives of Homeless People:
When you hear the word homeless, what do you see?
Desperation, psychological issues, no fixed abode, begging, stereotypes, sleeping in the same clothes, loneliness, health issues, looking for safety, someone who has struggled in life with addiction
What does home mean for you?
Security, personal space, somewhere you can make your own choices, being part of society, being happy, Sanctuary, Comfort, Allows you to feel safe, A place to reset and live your life, Somewhere to welcome family and reconnect, Somewhere to create memories.
We asked some of the homeless people we support the above questions, and these were some of their answers.
Scheme Manager
Eleanor Cross Road is a supported living schemeproviding accommodation for up to 16 single homeless people in Broxbourne and floating support within the community to an additional 4 people.
The team offer a trauma-informed, safe environment that is person-centred and supports homeless individuals to access the help they need. This could include support to find move-on accommodation, claim benefits, counselling or signposting to specialist agencies for support with things like drug and alcohol addictions.
We are excited to recruit a Scheme Manager with the right values and behaviours who can encourage and nurture a positive workplace culture based on respect and dignity for those experiencing homelessness.
Our values are:
- service users first
- Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice
- Developing passionate and committed teams
- Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety
About the role
As a Scheme Manager, you will lead a team and be responsible for overseeing support, advice and assistance to people who are/have been living on the streets ensuring individuals are able to access and maintain a safe and secure home of their own.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to homelessness, housing and the equalities act
- Understanding of the multiple and complex needs experienced by homeless people
- Previous experience of working in services for people experiencing homelessness
- Previous experience of managing others
- Previous supervisory experience
The Benefits
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
- £32,391 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract
- Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
- Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
- Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
- Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
- Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
- Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
- Employee assistance helpline
Closing Date: Friday 21st March 2025
Interview Date: Monday 31st March 2025
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
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We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.