Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager 
Carlow Service 
Salary €40,165.80 per annum  
Permanent, full time 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Your new role   
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our organisation’s central service in Carlow. Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout the Republic and Northern Ireland. This role will report directly to a Project Group Manager and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day local management of service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals.  
 
Essential Criteria 
2 years’ experience working in the homelessness field, ideally in a direct access context  
Experience of low threshold harm reduction services (desirable) 
Understanding of the key issues relating to managing a residential setting 
Ability to use initiative, apply sound decision making skills, including the ability to act calmly in emergencies and respond in a professional manner to challenging and stressful situations 
Ability to manage service users with complex needs and challenging behaviours 
Ability to ensure that Health and Safety procedures are adhered to 
Ability to motivate staff in the provision of services to homeless people 
 
The above list is not exhaustive 
 
 
What we can offer you 
Diversity and inclusion is championed within Depaul, with staff drawn from all walks of life. Strong focus is placed on staff development in the form of robust induction, regular supervision, joint annual reviews, and a wealth of learning and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is prioritised through a suite of benefits, such as pension, health insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and much more. 
 
Closing date for applications is Monday 2nd October 2023 @9.00am