Team Leader
Housing Services, Stanhope Green

Location: Dublin

Contract: Full-time, 2 years fixed term

Salary DOE

The purpose of this role is to assist the Manager in leading the Teams and to assist with the support, management, and development of Stanhope Green’s Long Term Accomodation & Short Term Accommodation (Step Down Programme and Women’s Outlook Programme)

What you will do:

• To ensure effective daily management of the Stanhope Green site.
• Work within the framework of the overall aims and objectives of Focus Ireland.
• Using a trauma informed lens, provide effective daily leadership to the case management support team.
• Provide effective and creative leadership, support, guidance and supervision to staff members.
• Cultivate and sustain high quality relationships with external agencies and other relevant Focus Ireland services as part of multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Attend and participate in weekly management and team meetings.
• In conjunction with the Project Leader, develop the Dublin Long Term Supported Housing, Prison In-Reach Short Term Accommodation and Step-Down Short Term Accommodation Projects.
• Be vigilant to any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace.
• Assist the manager to maintain, develop and support team performance, morale and motivation in line with all policies and procedures; ensure staff carry out their professional duties to standards of best practice
• Prepare and deliver monthly reports and other relevant statistics to a high standard with the manager; ensure records and recording systems are maintained in accordance with legislation and Focus Ireland policies.
• To ensure implementation of long-term housing policies and procedures in collaboration with the Section Manager and Head of Service.

General Responsibilities:

• Uphold and role model the values of Focus Ireland and adhere to the organisation’s policies and practice procedures and where beneficial participate in relevant project and agency sub-groups.
• Ensure successful implementation of housing policies and procedures in collaboration with the Project Leader and Services Manager.
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators are met in line with Service Level Agreements.
• Facilitate Service Evaluations and reviews in conjunction with the Project Leader.

What you will need:

• Relevant third level degree qualification in social care or related field.
• Experience of holding a leadership role.
• Experience of needs assessment, effective support-planning, and case management models.
• Experience of service planning and development.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• A high level of computer literacy.
• Ability to work dynamically with compassion and dedication.

To apply please submit your CV Here
Closing date for applications: 12.00 p.m., 2nd of May 2024

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer