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Open Door are an established, well respected homeless night shelter in St Albans and were Housing Heroes finalist in 2019!</p>\n<p><strong>Scheme Manager - Open Door</strong></p>\n<p>Open Door is a night shelter providing emergency accommodation for up to 12 single homeless people in St. Albans each night.</p>\n<p>The Open Door staff team offer a trauma-informed, safe environment that is person-centred and supports those who come through our doors to get access to the help they need. 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Our values are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>service users first</li>\n<li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li>\n<li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li>\n<li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>As a Scheme Manager, you`ll lead a team and be responsible for overseeing support, advice and assistance to people who are/have been living on the streets so they are able to access and maintain a safe and secure home of their own.</p>\n<p>We`re looking for someone who has:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to homelessness, housing and the equalities act</li>\n<li>an in depth understanding of the multiple and complex needs experienced by homeless people</li>\n<li>previous experience of working in services for people experiencing homelessness</li>\n<li>previous experience of managing others</li>\n<li>previous supervisory experience</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>The post holder may be required to manage additional schemes attached to the open door service </strong></p>\n<p><strong>The Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£32,391 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 10th November 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. </em></strong></p>\n<p>To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. 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