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Job description

MACS Supported Housing Service supports young people leaving care who are aged between 16 and 21.

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.
• 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.
• To ensure that the Child Protection Safeguarding Adults and Lone Worker Policies and Procedures are implemented to safeguard young people and staff.
• Providing a quality service that meets the needs of young people to attain, manage and maintain their own accommodation.

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.
• To work within the ethos, culture and values of MACS.
• 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

• Experience of a leadership role within an organisation / service.