Hostel Team Leader

Hostel Team Leader
£35,500

6 months Fixed Term Contract

37 hrs pw Monday - Friday
Heckmondwike / Huddersfield

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who are recruiting for a Hostel Team Leader to work across their two hostel-based services for young people aged 16- 25 years.

The role will require working across Monday - Friday 9am-5pm at their site in Heckmondwike and Huddersfield.

The successful postholder will be responsible for the supervision of a team of 9, comprised of Support Co-ordinators and Night Support Workers.

Responsibilities of the Hostel Team Leader:

• Delivering a high-quality support service to young people aged 16-25 years living within a hostel based setting
• Supervising a team of 9 staff members
• Ensuring staff rotas are updated and covered in times of absence
• Maintaining and monitoring policies and procedures within the team
• Supporting colleagues within the team through training and coaching
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external working partners

Essential Criteria of the Hostel Team Leader:

• UK Driving License and access to own vehicle
• Enhanced DBS
• Experience managing complex rotas
• Experience working within a hostel or refuge based setting
• Minimum 2 years' experience within a Team Leader position

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall (Associate Director) at Hamilton Woods on or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, please deem your application unsuccessful.