Deputy Manager - Castlehill

Salary: £32,066.93 P/A

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

35 per week (varied shifts) Some work during evenings and weekends will be required and time off in lieu applies for extra hours worked. Participation in the 24/7 on-call rota

Location:

Castlehill Dungannon BT70 1JP
Castlehill is an innovative service that provides temporary accommodation across 22 self-contained flats, including six designed for shared living. We support people with complex need soften linked to homelessness, mental health challenges, or substance useby offering a stable, secure environment where they can begin to rebuild. Our team delivers tailored, low-to-medium intensity support, helping residents develop essential life skills, maintain their tenancy, improve their wellbeing, and move confidently toward long-term, sustainable housing.

Working at Castlehill means being part of a compassionate service that empowers people to regain independence and stability. Employee Benefits Enhanced Annual Leave 35 days per year, increasing as your length of service increases Paid Sick Leave Company maternity & paternity pay Contributory Pension scheme Health Cash Back & Rewards Plan Christmas Savers club Bluelight discount card Plus, many opportunities to learn and develop within the organisation Why work for us?

Depaul is a cross border charity supporting some of the most marginalised individuals, couples and families experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it. Would you like to help us to meet our mission? We are a values led organisation and aim, at all times, to live and breathe these values in our everyday work.

Our values are based on four key principles:
We celebrate the potential of people We put our words into action We aim to take a wider role in civil society We believe in rights and responsibilities If you choose to work for Depaul

Your 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.

Essential Criteria Qualifications & Experience 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 homeless Skills 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 motivate staff in the provision of servicers Ability to manager service users, with complex needs and challenging behaviours Ability to direct and supervise a team 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.

Good written and verbal communication skills. Good IT Skills The ability to compile and present written and computerised reports Knowledge An understanding of supporting people requirements and project staffs responsibilities in response to these requirements. Knowledge of the statutory and voluntary sector resources available to homeless families. An understanding of the challenges of managing a residential project Sound knowledge of Child Protection Knowledge and willingness to work within the guidelines of Depaul vision mission and values.

Circumstances Ability to work on call on a rota basis Ability to travel to other services if required A full driving licence and access to a car insured for business purposes Access NI This Post is subject to an Enhanced Access NI check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Depaul. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences or other information contained on a disclosure certificate.

NISCC This post is subject to NISCC registration, if you do hold a valid registration this must be…