Please note this is a fixed term position for 6 months
Working hours: 35 hours per week (please note that full time is 40 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Salvation Army provides support and emergency accommodation for adults experiencing homelessness in Glasgow. We are looking for a Programme Manager to join our team at Huntershill Court Lifehouse, a 14-flat supported accommodation service.
As Programme Manager, you will lead a key area of the support programme, helping clients achieve positive outcomes while supporting the delivery of a high-quality, cost-effective service.
You will manage and develop support staff, oversee case management, client records, risk management and multi-agency working, and build effective relationships with partner agencies and internal stakeholders. You will also support financial controls, help clients manage charges and remain debt free.
We are looking for a candidate who is able to demonstrate:
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Experience managing and delivering services for vulnerable people with complex support needs, including holistic assessment, risk assessment and support planning.
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Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop staff teams.
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Good knowledge of homelessness, related support services, welfare benefits and housing-related benefits.
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Strong communication, organisational, partnership-working, IT and numerical skills, including Microsoft Office, client databases and budget monitoring.
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A relevant qualification at level 3 or above in Health and Social Care or a related field, or willingness to work towards one.
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Ability to work within and promote the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army.
Why us?
You will join a dedicated team committed to transforming lives through trauma-informed, strengths-based support rooted in The Salvation Army’s values.
If you have the skills and experience to lead this support programme, we would love to hear from you.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced PVG check , relevant qualifications and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
