Head of Community Support and Activities
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Head of Community Support and Activities
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience and qualifications
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: North Leeds - Office based.
About us
For over 145 years, Leeds Jewish Welfare Board has provided support to the Jewish community and North Leeds community. Our vision is to positively change lives and we do this by delivering an extensive range of community-based support and registered care services to over 1,000 people every month.
Role Summary
This is an exciting role that combines the responsibility for the development and line-management of our amazing community support and activities team; and ensuring that services are developed in line with needs of our beneficiaries and funding regimes.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team you will contribute to and guide the strategic management of our service; helping to achieve LJWB's vision, mission, aims and objectives. Our expectations are high, and we make no apologies for that, the community we serve deserves the best.
This role will also play a key function in ensuring that the team are fully supported in their practice and are at the forefront of providing innovative face to face and, if appropriate, digitally based services to expand our reach and support of our community.
Your previous knowledge, expertise and qualifications will help to support our team. As such, experience in a social care, health or housing field is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop your team to achieve continued outstanding results. You and your team must take pride and accountability for services provided.
Manage budgets, resources, and operational needs to ensure sustainability of programs.
Develop services in line with need, skill and resources.
Skills and Qualifications:
Relevant qualification in Social Care for Adults and/ or Children.
Proven experience in social work, health, housing or a related field.
Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage teams, projects, and budgets.
A passion for serving communities and driving positive change.
Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
A chance to make a real positive impact on the lives of others.
How To Apply
For informal enquiries or for a discussion about this post, please email our recruitment team at [email protected] For full details and to apply for this role, please click on "Apply for this job" link below and enter your details. The Application Pack including Application Form (see Appendix A) is available to view and download on Tab 3.
Please complete and return by email to [email protected] to Leeds Jewish Welfare Board, before Monday 28th October 2024 - midday
All applications will be acknowledged. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can access our application process.
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 28th October 2024 - midday
The interviews are scheduled for the 4th of November 2024.
If you are shortlisted you will be contacted directly, if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, it can be assumed that unfortunately, your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please note we will only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and all appointments are subject to receipt of satisfactory references & DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.
Agencies - please note that this role is not open to agencies and any speculative CV's that are sent to any LJWB employees will be treated as a gift.