Adecco are supporting a London Borough Councilin a role as aHostels Manager

Job Title:
Hostels Manager

Location:East London

Contract Details:
Temporary, Full Time (36 hours/week)

Salary:
Hourly Rate: £27.45 - £35.23

About Our Client:
Our client is dedicated to enhancing community wellbeing by providing essential housing services, ensuring that residents, businesses, and visitors have access to comprehensive support and local information.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative work environment

Responsibilities:

• Run and manage hostel provision for the Housing Needs Service.
• Accommodation is let, households are admitted to rooms and related administration is dealt with
• Ensure effective housing management services and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide housing advice and support to residents.
• Supervise hostel staff and resources.
• Prepare performance data and management reports.

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Experience in residential/hostel premises management.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing management, and welfare benefits.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise staff.
• Knowledge of managing buildings including repairs.
• Good knowledge of local authority and DWP welfare benefits system
• Knowledge of housing/homelessness issues
• An understanding of current issues affecting social housing and private housing provision in inner city areas.
• Awareness of risk assessment and Health & Safety provisions

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Experience working with homeless or vulnerable client groups.
• Knowledge of equalities legislation and practise.
• Innovative thinking and data analysis skills.
• Experience of managing hostels or residential settings
• Experience of managing services working with a homeless or vulnerable client group or individuals.

Desirable Technologies:

• Familiarity with key information systems such as HOPE, HACSYS, and TASYS.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV detailing their relevant experience and motivations for applying.

Join us in making a difference for our community!

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