Job Introduction

This excitingdevelopment based in Stafford welcomes enthusiastic applicants to apply for new and exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping a novel service for people experiencing homelessness off the streets and to engage with essential services including mental health support, healthcare, substance misuse services and long-term housing options.

The service has a dual focus of proactive outreach support to people experiencing street homelessness and a provision of a bespoke 6 bedroomed accommodation service for people with experience of homelessness and complex needs which may include mental health, substance misuse and physical health needs.

At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with mental health issues. You will make a real difference to their lives as you work closely with them to help them achieve their potential. Turning Point has several well-established services within Staffordshire. You will form part of a wider supportive management team within the region and there is the opportunity for growth in the future.

Role Responsibility

You will be responsible for the leadership and development of the service as well as the day to day running of both the bespoke accommodation service and the outreach service.

You will contribute to the development of key stakeholder relationships to ensure effective integration with other local services including mental health, acute care and housing and homelessness services.

You will deliver the highest possible level of quality and performance. Monitoring of KPIs, SLAs, contracts, and outcomes, identifying variances against targets and implementing actions where appropriate will be a part of the role as well.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have experience working in mental health and/or homelessness. It is essential that you have a good understanding of trauma informed services, together with a solution–focused attitude and a person–centered approach.  

You must have a genuine passion to help people experiencing homelessness turn their lives around and an unwavering belief in the ability for individuals to make changes. 

You will need to have a flexible approach to your work and skills and experience to enable you to develop a team which can skillfully and effectively engage with some of the most vulnerable people in Staffordshire who may have complex needs and be facing multiple disadvantages.

Ideally you will have experience in developing new services, including the confidence to develop relationships with key stakeholders in mental health, substance misuse, acute care and housing and homelessness services.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What benefits will I receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Turning Point