SENIOR MENTORING OFFICER (initial 12 Month Contract)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9-5pm, but with some flexibility to undertake un-sociable hours when required.
The Post:
This is a new position and provides an opportunity for a motivated and committed person to join our newly integrated Young Peoples service. You will be responsible for ensuring that the day to day Housing & Support services are delivered to individuals and are of the highest possible standards.
You will play a key role in achieving the organisation’s long-term objectives as well as its operational targets.
Experience:
You will need to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of Supported Housing and Floating Support, the ability to motivate a well established team and the ability to plan and prioritise. You will need the ability to relate to young people and a wide variety of other stakeholders including colleagues and external agencies. Experience in dealing with mental health issues and drug and alcohol abuse is desirable.
Ideally, you will have experience in Housing Management, a qualification of NVQ 3, and have had management experience in a social care/ housing context. You will need to have considerable knowledge and experience of established QA and KPI principles and procedures.
A salary is offered within the range quoted, with 30 days holiday, an optional pension scheme and friendly, energetic and dedicated colleagues combine to make this a real opportunity to apply and develop your skills in a challenging but rewarding environment.
Closing date for applications is Fri 21st Oct (12 noon).
Please note, to be considered for shortlisting, a fully completed application form must be submitted.
All successful short listed candidates will be invited to attend formal interviews taking place
on the 10th and 11th November.
For application form and information pack please phone Jo Rose on 01453 759400, or,
email ellie@shiretraining.org.uk , or,
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