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Job description

MACS Housing service provides supported housing for young people leaving care aged between 16 and 21. We support young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. Young people live with us for up to 2 years before moving on to their own tenancy in the community. The Team Leader will line manage the support workers and work in conjunction with the Manager 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 meet Outcomes and Quality Standards (QMT) set by key funders, MACS Leadership team and RQIA
• 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
• Participate in all meetings relevant to the Supported Housing Service
• To provide awareness of the Housing Rights of Young People and to advocate on their behalf
• To role model a willingness to reflect, learning from mistakes, celebration of achievements and continuing professional development
• To be pro-active in Service Development, network with external agencies and promote of the profile of MACS

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
• 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