Team Leader

MACS

Employer Location: Published

Job description

MACS Supported Housing Service supports young people leaving care who are aged between 16 and 21. Team Leaders will work in conjunction with the Manager to lead and manage a Support Staff Team and to maintain and develop the Supported Housing Service.

Responsibilities

To lead and manage a team of Support Workers including completion of formal and informal supervisions in conjunction with the manager.
To promote best practice in supporting young people and ensure the smooth running of a Housing Service. Providing a quality service that meets the needs of young people to attain, manage and maintain their own accommodation.
To meet Outcomes and Quality Standards (QMT) set by key funders, MACS Leadership team and RQIA.
Participate in the management, review, planning and development of the Supported Housing Service in conjunction with the Integrated Services Manager to meet the needs of Young People.
To develop, implement and review a rota to best meet the needs of the service, to ensure consistency and continuity of care for Young People and the health and wellbeing of the team.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

3 years’ experience of working with young people in supported housing or similar environment Or Degree in Social Work,Youth and Community Work or similar And 2 years’ experience of working with young people in supported housing or similar environment
Demonstrate the ability to manage and develop a team.
Understanding of young people who have left care or have high support needs.
A full, current driving license with access to a car, insured for business use is required to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable Skills