Epsom Lodge is a 24-7 residential facility that provides 84 short-term accommodation beds for individuals who have been identified as having an immediate housing need, many of whom present with high and complex needs including Justice and/or Corrections requirements, mental and physical health needs and addictions issues. We provide 12+ weeks emergency accommodation, support and after care, to assist in finding suitable long-term accommodation and begin the journey of addressing other wellbeing goals.
About The Role
We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Director.
This position is responsible for providing overall operational, financial, property and people management of the Epsom Lodge service, with the outcome of supporting people in finding suitable long-term accommodation.
What your key responsibilities will be:
Lead and manage the effective service delivery, contract performance, service planning, and risk management of Epsom Lodge.
Responsible for financial stewardship and sustainability across Epsom Lodge.
Ensure practice policies, processes, and frameworks are promoted, enhanced, and adhered to.
Leads and fosters the Epsom Lodge team, supporting the overall organisational and team environment.
Full line management responsibilities for and coaching of direct reports.
Contribute to continuous quality and service improvement.
Support bi-cultural practices and opportunities for growth in cultural responsiveness.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Relevant tertiary degree level qualification in Social Work, or a related field.
Proven success in delivering services in medium sized, complex social service.
Five plus years' experience in management in a medium not-for-profit organisation.
Experience working with MSD or HUD preferred.
A clean full driving licence.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Strong relationship building skills and networking capabilities at all levels.
Ability to think strategically, articulate, and implement a vision.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing at all levels.
Strong planning, organisation and time management skills.
Experienced and skilled at working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
High level of initiative.
Thrives on achieving goals, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment.
Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society.'
Our offer to you:
An additional 5 x days of leave.
Free carparking.
Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross.
TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepaires, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7.
Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing.
Subsidised flu vaccinations.
A position within a long-standing, respected nationwide organisation.
Opportunities for growth and development.
Hours of work: This is a permanent full-time role of 40 hours per week.
The starting salary for this role is likely to fall between $95,250.08 and $122,464.38. This role is covered by the social worker pay equity agreement and the final remuneration will be negotiable dependent on the experience the preferred candidate brings to the role.
This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.
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