Head of Homelessness, Health

3 weeks ago


Bournemouth, United Kingdom Bournemouth Churches Housing Association Full time

We are a charitable housing association supporting individuals and families across the South West and South of England. We are a major provider of a diverse range of housing, support and learning services for socially excluded people.

We have a continuing mission to meet housing need and end homelessness. We aim to achieve this through the building and provision of affordable and secure homes, and by supporting individuals to take control and lead independent, fulfilled lives.

Whether we are developing sites or supporting people with housing or learning, we believe in equality, the importance of every individual and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect. Our doors are open to everyone.

We manage over 1300 properties and support thousands of individuals each year.

**Position**:
Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of strategic planning and operational excellence? Picture this: You'll be at the helm, orchestrating and executing the delivery of vital services for both adults and children across the expansive landscape of the South West. It's not just about managing tasks; it's about shaping the future, ensuring every corner of the region receives the care and support it deserves. Get ready to make a real impact, to innovate, and to lead with purpose.

You will be responsible and accountable for the strategic planning and operational delivery of geographical dispersed services for adults & children across the South West including:

- Mental Health
- Outreach support contracts
- Domestic Abuse
- Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery
- Homelessness
- Supported Housing
- Employment, Training and Skills
- Commercial offers

**The successful applicant will deomonstrate;
- Strong Leadership:

- Manage diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ensure continuous improvement and high performance.
- Cultivate positive team cultures.
- Relationship Building:

- Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships and partnerships.
- Identify opportunities for service improvement, development, and business growth.
- Collaboration:

- Work with key internal and external partners in Homelessness, Housing, Social Care & Health.
- Influence and support access to new accommodation and services development opportunities for customers.

**BCHA Safer Recruitment**:Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures. As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people obtaining employment with BCHA.

Closing date: 4th April 2024

**Requirements**:
Experience working with adults and/or children in at least one of the key disciplines mentioned in a voluntary sector organisation, government or health and social care service with proven understanding of relevant frameworks.

Experience of strategic planning and development within a voluntary sector organisation, government or health and social care service with the ability to identify and analyse trends and develop plan to manage any impact to BCHA’s activities.

Extensive experience of Safeguarding relating to both adults and children and an understanding of safer recruitment practices.

Experience of Psychologically Informed Environments and Evidence Based Practice.

Experience of writing bids and tenders and securing business as a result.

Extensive experience developing and maintaining successful strategic partnerships.

Proven experience of successful business planning, achieving improvements and positive impact on organisational performance



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