We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.A day in this role looks like….As a Team manager at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Domestic abuse service. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:Ability to lead and motivate a team based across various premises to achieve service outcomesKnowledge of methods of assessing, formulating, implementing, recording, reviewing and auditing service users' support and safety assessment plans.Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and how to implement policy in practice.Manage all elements of service performance related to the contract requirements including analysis of KPIs, outcomes and user experience measuresLead on the development and implementation the service's annual Business Plans.Create and lead a high-performing team to achieve individual and service outcomesMaintain up to date knowledge of and ensure that you
r service adheres to the relevant legislation andpolicy including the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, GDPR, Safeguarding Adults and Children, Health and Safety, Care Act, housing related support, Mental Health services and Hestia policies and procedures.Ability to communicate skills needed to develop effective relationships with teams, individuals, their service usersA positive and proactive approach to creating, maintaining and expanding partnerships(internal and external) that benefit service usersEnsuring that the service and all members of the team understand and have a strong focus on Hestia's safeguarding procedures and legislationsWork in close partnership with the Children and Famillies Co-ordinator to contribute to the success of the CWP and EMDR project.Why Hestia?Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:Ability to communicate confidently and effectively to a wide range of audiencesNumerate and literate with the ability to interrogate budgets, data and produce reportsAble to confidently use a range of IT packages including MS Office and databases • Good understanding of housing management and the ability to manage arrears, voids, health and safety and property standardsLead in planning, negotiating and managing the budgetsAn understanding of co-production and the ability to ensure that the service is delivered in partnership with service usersExperience of recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisa
l, training, disciplinary action and grievance issuesKnowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriatelyOur commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionOur services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.We are a disability confident employerHestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.Safeguarding StatementHestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.Important Information for CandidatesIf your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure thei
r application is considered.
