Service Manager

Hestia, City of Westminster

Service Manager

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Hestia, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 11 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e07b6a2bf77b4b349dcefb79d1c85bad

Full Job Description

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.A day in this role looks like….As a Service Manager at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Croydon Mental Health. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:Create and lead a high-performing team to achieve individual and service outcomes Maintain up to date knowledge of and ensure that your service adheres to the relevant legislation and policy including GDPR, Safeguarding Adults and Children,
Health and Safety, Care Act, housing related support, Mental Health services and Hestia policies and procedures. Ability to communicate skills needed to develop effective relationships with teams, individuals, their service users Create and maintain positive and effective relationships within and beyond the organisation Ensuring that the service and all members of the team understand and have a strong focus on Hestia's safeguarding procedures and legislations Ensure that all service and client information is appropriately recorded and shared in line with policy, legislation and good practice Deliver co-produced services that is outcome based and person-centred Support others to challenge discrimination and exclusion in ways that are likely to achieve change. Deliver services that are safe, complying with all relevant health and safety policies and legislation Ensure a commitment to personal development by continually improving learner's own knowledge and practice and that of the team
through, self-reflection, supervision and performance management. Manage and show accountability for service resources through recruitment, retention and induction; budgetary control; disciplinary and grievance processes, arrears and voids management and service performance data Use strategies and tools to build self-resilience, maintain wellbeing whilst deliver to workload requirements. To ensure that the organisation's strategies are met and policies, procedures and values are adhered to in all matters of service delivery Why Hestia?Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise,
and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:Ability to lead and motivate a team based across various premises to achieve service outcomes Demonstrable experience of managing accommodation based support services for clients who have com
plex and challenging mental health issues. Knowledge of methods of assessing, formulating, implementing, recording, reviewing and auditing service users' support and safety assessment plans. Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and how to implement policy in practice. Manage all elements of service performance related to the contract requirements including analysis of KPIs, outcomes and user experience measures Lead on the development and implementation the service's annual Business Plans. Ability to communicate confidently and effectively to a wide range of audiences Numerate and literate with the ability to interrogate budgets, data and produce reports Able to confidently use a range of IT packages including MS Office and databases Good understanding of housing management and the ability to manage arrears, voids, health and safety and property standards Lead in planning, negotiating and managing the budgets An understanding of co-production and the
ability to ensure that the service is delivered in partnership with service users Experience of recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, training, disciplinary action and grievance issues Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionOur services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.We are a disability confident employerHestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for
all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.Safeguarding StatementHestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.