TEAM LEADER x2

Our Culture..

“At MACS young people are at the heart of what we do. We encourage an interdependent way of living. We see the value in making mistakes. We actively encourage personal and professional development so that our young people and staff can reach their fullest potential”.

 

Interdependence: MACS recognize that as social creatures, we cannot exist totally independently from others.

Personal Growth and Development: We invest in our staff and young people, challenge their thinking and encourage training to increase skills and knowledge.

Risk Taking and Making Mistakes: Our ethos and belief is that it is OK to make mistakes and by examining what went wrong, we can improve and use the learning.

Self Determination and Autonomy: MACS employ experienced and skilled staff that we trust to make appropriate decisions to work effectively and safely with our young people.

Judging Others: MACS recognizes that judgements are natural, however we ensure that ours are examined and explored in a way that results in a positive outcome for all.

Communication: We have a friendly, relaxed, engaging and warm attitude that fosters positive communication between young people and the organization as a whole.

Trust and Integrity: We earn trust from young people and other professionals by consistently delivering top quality services, underpinned by a core value of trust and integrity.

Involving yourself: MACS welcomes input from all staff and young people and encourages participation in having your say and embracing new opportunities.

 

How we do things around here..

• No dress code
• You must take a lunch break
• We all eat together when we can
• There is no deference towards managers, we are all equally important in carrying out the work
• We get to know each other
• There are no set times for breaks, as long as you get the work done
• Come up with ideas and we will try to see if they can be implemented
• Make your space your own
• Have a laugh

 

TEAM LEADER – SUPPORTED HOUSING DOWNPATRICK AND LISBURN

x 2 MATERNITY COVER (Up to 12 Months subject to staff member returning)

 

Overall objective of the TEAM LEADER role:

The Supported Housing Service (Move in to Move On) provides support to young people leaving care to make the transition to interdependent living and their own tenancy. Young people are accommodated at one site, in single unit self-contained flats. The Team Leader will work in conjunction with the Housing Manager and Service Manager to maintain and develop the Supported Housing Service.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION – ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POST HOLDER:

CRITERIA 1:

• 3 years experience of working with young people aged 16-25 in a supported housing or similar environment

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• Degree in Social Work, youth and community Work or similar
• 2 years experience of working with young people aged 16-25 in a supported housing or similar environment

 

CRITERIA 2:

• Understanding of the strategic direction of MACS and the day to day running of a Supported Housing Service

 

CRITERIA 3:

• Ability to manage and lead a team who support Young People transitioning into adulthood and independent living
• Can promote resilience and compassion in a team context

 

CRITERIA 4:

• Can develop your own approach to practice based on reflection and feedback
• To make your own decisions and work under pressure

 

CRITERIA 5:

• A full current driving licence and access to a car is required so as to be able to meet the requirements of the post in full

 

Salary: £24,799 per annum

Hours of Work: This is a residential service. 35 hours per week (shift work). Shifts include waking nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Shift patterns may be subject to change. Provision of On Call support is also required.

 

Closing Date: Friday 5th April 2019 at 09.30am

 

To obtain an Application Pack please: See link to our website and online application and email [email protected] if you require any more information.