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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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