Deputy Manager - Dublin

at  Depaul

2. PERSON REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years’ experience working in the homelessness field, ideally in a direct access context
• Experience of low threshold harm reduction services (desirable)
• Understanding of the key issues relating to managing a residential setting
• Ability to use initiative, apply sound decision making skills, including the ability to act calmly in emergencies and respond in a professional manner to challenging and stressful situations
• Ability to manage service users with complex needs and challenging behaviours
• Ability to ensure that Health and Safety procedures are adhered to
• Ability to motivate staff in the provision of services to homeless people
• Proficient use of IT required in role, including email in a professional capacity.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our organisation’s central services in Dublin. Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout Dublin and Belfast. This role will report directly to a Project Group Manager and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day local management of service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals.