Service Manager - Full Time inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED 11 SEP 2024
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Our dedicated team offers tailored support to each resident, helping them create personal support plans that focus on developing essential skills, addressing challenges, and securing long-term housing solutions.
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact on the lives of homeless adults in Edinburgh? Cunningham House, located in the heart of the city, provides a safe and supportive environment for men and women as they work towards rebuilding their lives.Our dedicated team offers tailored support to each resident, helping them create personal support plans that focus on developing essential skills, addressing challenges, and securing long-term housing solutions. We are committed to empowering individuals and making a positive difference in their journey.
If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a compassionate team, we'd love to hear from you. Explore our current job opportunities or arrange a visit to learn more about the meaningful work we do.
We are looking for a Service Manager to oversee our homelessness services. You will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the service, ensuring its effective operation and coordination with statutory and voluntary organisations and service users. Your role will involve creating a supportive environment that promotes resettlement and supports homeless individuals with various needs.
You will manage and supervise staff, ensuring they perform their duties effectively and adhere to health and safety and other policies. Your duties include overseeing administrative and financial procedures, contributing to service development, and coordinating the resettlement programme. You will also handle reporting to the Head of Service and Corporate Management Team and participate in meetings and policy development.
A qualification recognised by the SSSC, such as an SVQ Level 4 in Social Care, or a related discipline is required. Experience in managing and developing staff, budget management, and service development is essential. A background in homelessness, mental health, substance use, or criminal justice is beneficial. You must be committed to supporting homeless individuals and capable of managing a demanding workload. The role involves occasional sleep-overs, on-call duties, and some evening, night, and weekend work. Membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and successful vetting checks are mandatory.
We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.
Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.
But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.
CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.
Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.
As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Additional Information For Candidates
Application Process
: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process
here
CV Upload:
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Deadline:
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
Application Assistance:
For help completing an application through Jobtrain, please click
here
Accessibility
: To view our recruitment accessibility statement, please click
here
Communication
: Please note that most of our communication is vi
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact on the lives of homeless adults in Edinburgh? Cunningham House, located in the heart of the city, provides a safe and supportive environment for men and women as they work towards rebuilding their lives.
Our dedicated team offers tailored support to each resident, helping them create personal support plans that focus on developing essential skills, addressing challenges, and securing long-term housing solutions. We are committed to empowering individuals and making a positive difference in their journey.
If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a compassionate team, we'd love to hear from you. Explore our current job opportunities or arrange a visit to learn more about the meaningful work we do.
We are looking for a Service Manager to oversee our homelessness services. You will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the service, ensuring its effective operation and coordination with statutory and voluntary organisations and service users. Your role will involve creating a supportive environment that promotes resettlement and supports homeless individuals with various needs.
You will manage and supervise staff, ensuring they perform their duties effectively and adhere to health and safety and other policies. Your duties include overseeing administrative and financial procedures, contributing to service development, and coordinating the resettlement programme. You will also handle reporting to the Head of Service and Corporate Management Team and participate in meetings and policy development.
A qualification recognised by the SSSC, such as an SVQ Level 4 in Social Care, or a related discipline is required. Experience in managing and developing staff, budget management, and service development is essential. A background in homelessness, mental health, substance use, or criminal justice is beneficial. You must be committed to supporting homeless individuals and capable of managing a demanding workload. The role involves occasional sleep-overs, on-call duties, and some evening, night, and weekend work. Membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and successful vetting checks are mandatory.
We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.
Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.
But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.
CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.
Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.
As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Additional Information For Candidates
Application Process
: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process
here
CV Upload:
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Deadline:
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
Application Assistance:
For help completing an application through Jobtrain, please click
here
Accessibility
: To view our recruitment accessibility statement, please click
here
Communication
: Please note that most of our communication is vi
Our dedicated team offers tailored support to each resident, helping them create personal support plans that focus on developing essential skills, addressing challenges, and securing long-term housing solutions. We are committed to empowering individuals and making a positive difference in their journey.
If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a compassionate team, we'd love to hear from you. Explore our current job opportunities or arrange a visit to learn more about the meaningful work we do.
We are looking for a Service Manager to oversee our homelessness services. You will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the service, ensuring its effective operation and coordination with statutory and voluntary organisations and service users. Your role will involve creating a supportive environment that promotes resettlement and supports homeless individuals with various needs.
You will manage and supervise staff, ensuring they perform their duties effectively and adhere to health and safety and other policies. Your duties include overseeing administrative and financial procedures, contributing to service development, and coordinating the resettlement programme. You will also handle reporting to the Head of Service and Corporate Management Team and participate in meetings and policy development.
A qualification recognised by the SSSC, such as an SVQ Level 4 in Social Care, or a related discipline is required. Experience in managing and developing staff, budget management, and service development is essential. A background in homelessness, mental health, substance use, or criminal justice is beneficial. You must be committed to supporting homeless individuals and capable of managing a demanding workload. The role involves occasional sleep-overs, on-call duties, and some evening, night, and weekend work. Membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and successful vetting checks are mandatory.
We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.
Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.
But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.
CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.
Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.
As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Additional Information For Candidates
Application Process
: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process
here
CV Upload:
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Deadline:
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
Application Assistance:
For help completing an application through Jobtrain, please click
here
Accessibility
: To view our recruitment accessibility statement, please click
here
Communication
: Please note that most of our communication is vi
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