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Job description

Community Transition Service for women leaving prison is an innovative service that supports women who find themselves in the criminal justice system helping them to integrate back into their communities. The service does this by providing support in various areas including rebuilding social networks accessing educational and housing opportunities with 24 hour wrap around support. The Deputy Manager will support the Project Group Manager (PGM) in the efficient and effective management of the assigned portfolio, and will work within the principal of harm reduction. In conjunction with the PGM you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of your assigned portfolio providing care and support to the particular client group. The Deputy manager will also be part of an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Depaul policies and procedures are being adhered to and to contribute to the effective implementation of the Depaul’s Equal Opportunities Policy as it affects both Depaul and its work with this client group.
• Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with this role.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Certificate, Diploma or equivalent in Community, Health or Social Science based subject 2 years’ experience working with marginalised groups, ideally with people who have addictions and/or are homeless.
• Or at least 2 years providing direct line management support and at least 2 years’ experience working with marginalised groups, ideally with people who have addictions and/or are homeless.
• Ability to manager service users, with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Ability to direct and supervise a team.
• Ability to work within the constraints of a set budget.
• An ability to liaise effectively with other service providers and represent the organisation at a management level.
• The ability to compile and present written and computerised reports.
• An understanding of supporting people requirements and project staff’s responsibilities in response to these requirements.
• Knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to homeless families.
• An understanding of the challenges of managing a residential project.
• Knowledge of Child Protection.
• Willingness to work within the guidelines of Depaul vision mission and values.
• Ability to work on call on a rota basis.
• Ability to travel to other services if required.
• A full driving licence and access to a car insured for business purposes.
• This post is subject to NISCC registration, if you do hold a valid registration this must be completed within your probationary period.

Further Information

Contract: Fixed Term to December 2028 (may be extended subject to funding) Access NI This Post is subject to an Enhanced Access NI check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Depaul. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences or other information contained on a disclosure certificate. Equal Opportunities: Depaul strives to create a diverse and inclusive programme and is committed to ensuring equality of access to our opportunities and equality of treatment for our staff in all our policies and practices. We welcome applications from individuals aged 18 and over from a diverse range of backgrounds. Our Privacy policy can viewed here: https://ie.depaulcharity.org/about-us/careers/ A wait list may be compiled for this role.