Everything we do in The Salvation Army is about making a difference to the lives of the people we serve. Whether living with cognitive impairment, mental ill health, drug or alcohol issues or debilitating illness, The Salvation Army in the Republic of Ireland will see the person and not the label.
Established in 1994, The Salvation Army's York House is a specialist long-term homeless service focusing on the support and care needs of vulnerable male adult residents.
The York House now has an opportunity to join this inspiring and life changing service as a Programme Manager.
The role of Programme Manager is central to achieving positive outcomes for our vulnerable clients and has operational responsibility for a specific area of programme within the service.
You will ensure the programme you co-ordinate maximises client input and emphasises choice and control in all areas of service delivery.
You will be part of the management team producing a high quality and cost-effective service. You will monitor service delivery in line with contractual and organisation requirements.
You will have:
· Previous experience of managing and delivering a client focussed service which undertakes holistic support needs, risk assessments and identifies appropriate support for clients
· Previous experience of working with and providing support to vulnerable people
· Demonstrable experience of leading and managing staff, including recruitment, development and performance management
· Proven experience of developing innovative support programmes incorporating an understanding of stakeholder and service user involvement
· Good working knowledge of developments in the homelessness sector including current legislation
Knowledge of the state welfare benefits system
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Good organisational skills, attention to detail, effective time management, the ability to prioritise work, and be able to respond to tight deadlines, working both on an individual basis and as part of a team
· Relevant Qualification at level 5 or above
€44,061.19 per annum based on a 39 hr per week contract. On-call responsibility and on-call premium.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: €44,061.19 per year
Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• frontline homelessness sector: 3 years (required)
• managerial: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/09/2024
Reference ID: TSA/York/PM