Connexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver high quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. The work we do is varied, and no two days are the same.
About us
You’ll be joining a team which provides a wide range of excellent support services including independent living for older people, providing specialist accommodation and services for younger people, and managing a refuge and other safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse.
Our teams also provide supported temporary accommodation for those aged 18-55 who have complex needs. Some roles involve providing help locally in the community, supporting and offering specialist advice and working with our partners to prevent homelessness.
We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Younger Persons Service Manager to join our team at Ludlow Foyer.
Connexus delivers high quality supported accommodation in Ludlow for young people aged 16-25 and low level supported accommodation for 18-55 year olds.
We currently have a vacancy for a Deputy Younger Persons Service Manager to join our team, we are looking for a positive and dynamic Deputy Manager who has proven strong leadership skills, is able to remain calm in a crisis, and shows focus on youth engagement to empower the young people we support in line with the Foyer Federations “FOR YOUTH”, this role could be the stepping stone for your career in to a management role.
Within the role you will be directly line managing and supervising the Support Officers based at Ludlow Foyer, ensure the delivery of positive strength based models (SMART) to achieve high quality support service outcomes for Ludlow Foyer and The Grain Loft, provide direct support to the young people, and to lead the team with resident engagement.
You will need to be confident when dealing with outside agencies and aid the growth of the service by developing new links and partnerships with in the local community, with particular emphasis on training, employment and work-based activities.
The hours are based on a 6 day rota on shifts 9am to 5pm, 10am to 6pm or 2pm to 10pm,
You will be required to work two Saturdays a month on a 10am-6pm shift.
You will also be part of an on call rota to offer support and guidance over the phone every 6 weeks an additional flat rate of £75 will be paid for this.
If you would like further information about the role, or for an informal chat please contact Amanda Pyke, Younger Persons Service Manager on 07791918645
In return we will offer
- Up to 30 days Annual Leave + Statutory bank holidays, with the ability to buy or sell leave
- Non-contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
To arrange an informal discussion about the role please email recruitment@connexus-group.co.uk
Closing Date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 27 February 2022
Shortlisting Date: Monday 28 February 2022
Interview Date: Thursday 03 March 2022
Connexus is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
We encourage applications from BAME applicants who are under represented at this level of role.
For further information and to apply: http://Deputy Younger Persons Service Manager – Connexus (current-vacancies.com)
