Deputy Manager – Housing First 12 months FTC with strong possibility of permanencySalary - €45,784.23 / YearFull time (35 hours – Monday to Friday)This role will report directly to Project Group Manager and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day local management of Housing First service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals.Key Areas of Responsibility Responsible for provision of staff support, supervision and training and manage staff performance through probation, JARS and supervision To manage all service user processes (intake, case management, referral, etc.) through the team To manage the staff rota and ensure adequate cover for project In conjunction with the LMT and the PGM ensure service policies and procedures are established and operating correctly and communicated to teams Responsible together with the PGM and the LMT for ensuring the project operates as defined by the Health and Safety Statement. Responsible for overseeing property maintenance and that repairs are attended to and ensure health & safety standards are maintained Be involved in financial planning for project, manage the project budget with LMT, prepare monthly payroll and ensure cash procedures are followed Develop/manage an operational and well-functioning staff team and ensure team meetings & case conferences are undertaken, run/ participate in the planning and delivery of staff team days and review days as required (to be carried out in conjunction with the PGM) Oversee the management and support of volunteers within the project Facilitate the requirements of F&C team and liaise with project staff as required. Participate in on-call rota.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.Person Requirements• years' experience working in the homelessness field, ideally in a direct access context• Understanding of the principles of Housing First• Experience of low threshold harm reduction services (desirable)• Understanding of the key issues relating to managing a community 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 and stressful situations• Ability to manage service users with complex needs and challenging behaviours• Ability to ensure that Health and Safety procedures are adhered to• Ability to motivate staff in the provision of services to homeless people• Proficient use of IT required in role, including email in a professional capacity.NotesWhile the line manager is specified above, this does not preclude higher level grades from directing or reviewing work or setting dotted line collaborative working relationships between same or different level positions.All tasks should be completed in an accurate manner and supported by a clear electronic and hard copy filing system.