Team Leader – Night Support

Job title:

Team Leader – Night Support

Company

Two Saints

Job description

Full time, 37 hours. Working Monday to Friday, between the hours of 4pm to 1.30am.£24,424 progressing to £27,138Oakdene delivers person-centred support, to empower clients and support them on their recovery journey.We have a dedicated and passionate team, who deliver intensive support to clients living in the service. This role requires a proactive, and flexible approach. If you’re passionate about supporting individuals, with complex support needs and a range of mental health needs, then this is the role for you.If you have an open mind and the drive to succeed, you will thrive at Oakdene, all you need to do is apply!MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will support your team to achieve their potential through regular staff supervision, coaching, training and induction
• Liaise between the day and night teams to ensure consistent and effective communication and provide a handover to day staff after each shift
• You will be involved in the recruitment of staff for your team
• Manage staff annual leave, plan rotas and organise cover for absences ensuring adequate cover at all times
• Supervise room clearance which may include changing bed linen, completing laundry and cleaning tasks
• Manage incidents through the on-call service, emergency services or by providing assistance
• Be part of the on call service
• Respond to emergency accommodation needs of clients
• Control the entry & exit of clients and visitors through reception; maintain the alcohol admissions policy
• Maintain clean and tidy communal areas
• Any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAININGPrevious experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people. Your values will match ours, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.

• Clear verbal and written English and great communication skills
• Basic IT and keyboard skills
• Polite, assertive manner
• Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
• Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
• Experience of working in a residential or institutional or similar
• Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.We were formed in April 2001 through the merger of the Society of St Dismas (founded in 1962) and St Petroc Housing association (founded in 1972). Both organisations shared a passion for housing and supporting vulnerable single people.Our vision today is to give people who are homeless, vulnerable or in need of support, the opportunity to build a brighter future.We have services in Berkshire, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Sussex.We support 16-65 year olds. Our services include outreach to rough sleepers, supported accommodation (direct access hostels, move-on accommodation, and resettlement flats), day centres, community support, housing first and landlord support services.

Expected salary

£24424 – 27138 per year

Location

Southsea, Hampshire

Job date

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 02:57:14 GMT

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