1. Role:
Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. In this role, the post holder will oversee local management of service delivery and provide multi-site support during night hours.

2. Key Areas of Responsibility:
To be an active member of the Local Management Team(LMT), collaboratively overseeing the efficient, effective management of the assigned project.
In conjunction with the Project Group Manager (PGM), you will be responsible for the night-to-night running of your project, providing care and support to the particular project’s client group.
The Night Deputy Manager will provide support to multiple sites ensuring teams have support throughout the night shifts.
Support Induction of Night support workers across services
Supervision, training and management of staff performance through probation, Joint annual appraisals and supervision in assigned project
Oversee and support the development of the night’s team in assigned project
Responsible for provision of staff support across multi sites during hours of work.
In person support in projects across services where needed.
To manage all service user processes through the team
To manage the staff rota and ensure adequate cover for project during hours of work
The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time.

3. Person Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
2 years’ experience working in the Homelessness/Social Care field, in a direct access client support, or key working role. (ESSENTIAL)
Experience of low threshold, harm reduction services desirable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
An understanding of the key issues relating to managing a residential setting.
Ability to use initiative, apply sound decision-making skills, including the ability to act calmly in emergencies and respond in a professional manner to challenging situations.
Ability to motivate staff in the provision of services to homeless people, as well as an ability to work closely with and support volunteer workers.
An ability to ensure that Health and Safety procedures are adhered to and to contribute to the development of health and safety practices within the project.
Ability to manage service users, with complex needs and challenging behaviours
ATTITUDE:
Respect for the values and beliefs of Depaul

Online Application Procedure:
Please apply though our online application process on the vacancies page of our website – the full job description outlining all areas of responsibility will be available also
https://depaulcharity.getgotjobs.co.uk/home
For more information, please contact Human Resources:
Tel: 00 353 1 453 7111 or e-mail recruitmentroi@depaulcharity.net