Working hours: 40 hours per week- Monday-Friday with on call and flexibility over evenings and weekend cover.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Are you an experienced manager with a passion for people? Do you have proven experience in developing staff teams and implementing change? Do you have experience in working with vulnerable people?
We are looking for a Service Manager to lead the staff team in our Homelessness services Lifehouse in Whitechapel.
While the successful applicant will have practical experience in change management, they will also be enthusiastic, a good communicator, passionate and positive.
The post covers a 123-bed lifehouse for men only, aged over 18, experiencing homelessness.
This role is vital to the success of the projects providing leadership and inspiration to the staff and encouraging an enabling environment, leading in trauma informed practice within the values of The Salvation Army.
The successful candidate will provide Christian spiritual leadership at a service level, be prepared to pray with people in the course of their role, engage in worship and speak in open discussion about spiritual matters relating to the service.
Homelessness Services requires the post-holder to have a personal faith, out of which, their own discernment and reflection can be added to the required values of a Christian based organisation.
The role requires liaison with the Local Authority Commissioners and pathway coordinator, as well as other agencies and stakeholders.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• NVQ 4 or equivalent in a related field
• Proven experience of managing teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Understanding of funding in supported housing
• Ability to build positive partnerships.

Please refer the Job description for details