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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
• To provide awareness of the Housing Rights of Young People and to advocate on their behalf
• Reflection, personal and professional development both individually and as part of the team.
• To prepare and engage in monthly supervision and team meetings to work on agreed targets, alongside Manager

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• The ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Ability to move throughout the Housing Services
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal and team working skills with a flexible and adaptable approach
• Able to be a self-starter with the ability to use initiative
• To demonstrate effective leadership skills