Service Manager

at  The Social Interest Group

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a new post within this service area in which we are seeking an ambitious, person-centred leader to join our team in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) as a Service Manager. In this role, you will report to the Area Manager, and you will manage multiple dispersed services across the RBKC region, managing a team of 9 support workers. The service provides 154 units of accommodation to people experiencing homelessness and who have complex needs. The services are spread across the area and are 24 hour supported accommodation sites.
You will lead your service to comply with the needs of our commissioners, residents, and organisation, whilst supporting staff to create a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE). You will have overall responsibility for your service to deliver high quality service delivery, performance, and improvements. We are looking for someone who is experienced in supporting those who face multiple and complex needs, ideally homelessness. We actively encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
We have a team of EDI Ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday in the face to face service, you will also partake in our out of hours on call duty and may be required to work flexibly to meet service needs and requirements. What are we looking for? Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds Previous experience in people management and development IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders Understanding of Housing Management, including voids and evictions What would we like, but not essential?
Understanding, knowledge, and/or practical application of key legislation Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Social Care, and Housing, and Health, Safety and Environment Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing. Life Assurance Scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Annual Staff Awards If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people’s lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you! OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Line Management/Leadership Manage the end to end employee lifecycle of staff, providing advice, guidance and support as required Facilitate the team in identifying solutions to challenges presented in relation to all elements of service delivery Proactively embed a culture of learning, development, reflection, and evaluation in a psychologically informed environment Service Delivery Manage the overall day-to-day operational delivery of the service and work directly with colleagues, residents, and participants, as well as other stakeholders to provide a high-quality holistic service which meets the needs of all stakeholders Ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively Work proactively to ensure the service and team meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators, and work in line with professional codes of conduct Risk Management, Information Management, and Case Recording Follow the relevant risk assessment and management procedures, share any relevant information with partner agencies as appropriate Champion, and act as a point of reference for safeguarding concerns within the service(s). Ensure all staff attend relevant safeguarding and training and use knowledge to coach and advise the team Property and Housing Management Create and manage a welcoming, psychologically informed home environment for residents and participants, ensuring a continuous focus on safety, health, and wellbeing Ensure the accommodation in which residents live is clean and maintained to a high standard, in line with SIGs property standards and meets all legal and statutory health and fire safety requirements to operate safely, effectively, and efficiently Ensure a provision of a high-quality housing management service to residents Financial Management Manage the services budget and review monthly management accounts; manage set budgets effectively and ensure resources are maximised Maintain financial management within the service, including but not limited to, invoice management, arrears management, management of petty cash, and expense claims Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. WORKING FOR US ABOUT US Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people’s own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
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