Deputy Manager - Belfast

Deputy Manager - Stella Maris
Salary: £28,621.32 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week avg - normally Monday to Friday
Stella Maris
Stella Maris operates on a 24-7 basis (split between day and night support teams), it is a low threshold service working with people who have a long history of street drinking and homelessness, some of whom do not wish to cease drinking. The project delivers services based on the principles of harm reduction. The project provides in-house catering for all residents.
Your new role
The Deputy Manager will support the Project Group Manager (PGM) in the efficient and effective management of the assigned portfolio, and will work within the principal of harm reduction. In conjunction with the PGM you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of your assigned portfolio providing care and support to the particular client group. The Deputy manager will also be part of an on call rota.
Employee Benefits
Enhanced Annual Leave – 35 days per year, increasing as your length of service increases
Paid Sick Leave - increasing as your length of service increases
Company maternity & paternity pay
Contributory Pension scheme
Health Cash Back & Rewards Plan
Christmas Savers club
Plus, many opportunities to learn and develop within the organisation
Person requirements

• Certificate, Diploma or equivalent in Community, Health or Social Science based subject or completed Depaul Emerging Leaders Course

and

• At least 2 years’ experience working with marginalised groups, ideally with people who have addictions and/or are homeless

OR

• At least 2 years providing direct line management support

and

• At least 2 years experience working with marginalised groups, ideally with people who have addictions and/or are homeles

Aswell as

• Ability to use initiative, apply sound decision making skills, including the ability to act calmly in an emergency situation and respond in a professional manner to challenging and stressful situations
• Ability to work within the constraints of a set budget
• An ability to liaise effectively with other service providers and represent the organisation at a management level.
• Knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to homeless individuals

Closing date for applications: 12th April 2024 @ 10am
Dependent on the number of applications, this advert may close early. Please check email junk/spam folders as we usually communicate via email.