Our City Region Service takes a strength-based, person-centred approach in order to support people into long term, sustainable accommodation and treatment services, break cycles of recurrent homeless, reduce instances of accommodation breakdown and improve people’s health, well-being and independence.
With primary responsibility for two local authority areas in Merseyside, the post holder will build and lead a high performing team, delivering good quality, effective and efficient services to people who are homeless, rough sleeping, or at risk of homelessness. Key areas of responsibility include:
- Ensuring all performance/outcome targets and contractual conditions are met
- Producing high quality management information in order to drive system change
- Leading, motivating and supporting a staff team spread across different geographical locations
- Using strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders across local and combined authorities, ensuring consistency in provision whilst taking into account geographical and political differences
- Planning for and ensuring all expenditure is within budget for each service.
We are looking for an exceptional practitioner who is able to demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills in meeting all contractual requirements, performance standards and targets.
Although predominantly a Monday to Friday service, some flexibility is required to cover early mornings, late evenings and weekends by arrangement.
Please note that car use is essential.
In return we offer a supportive work environment, good pension and health benefits.
Please note: we do not accept CVs without an accompanying application form. You can request an application pack via [email protected] or by ringing 0151 207 7617. Packs can also be downloaded from our website at www.whitechapelcentre.co.uk.
The close date for this vacancy is 5pm on 24 August 2026. We are advertising via a range of channels and reserve the right to review applications each Friday and close the vacancy as soon as our shortlisting requirements are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced level check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The Whitechapel Centre. Committed to addressing discrimination and promoting equality and diversity in the provision of services and employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,412.00-£39,862.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
