Transition House Director

Package Description

Excellent Salary 

Corporate Benefits Package 

Chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team

Job Introduction

Serco is a partner of choice for the European institutions and other international organisations. For 30 years, we have been providing European and international organisations with a wide range of services, including ICT services for support, infrastructure, operations and development, as well as the management of various contact centres for leading European institutions, agencies and organisations, in Brussels and across Europe.

What unites Serco's growing number of employees is the passion to provide quality service.

To stay ahead of the curve, we need to constantly evolve and improve the way we deliver our services. Everyone at Serco has a role to play.

Serco provides the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive best practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into practice.

Serco has consistently delivered a broad spectrum of services across various sectors. Now, we're on a new mission - one that involves collaborating with the Justice sector to launch transition houses in Enghien. This endeavor is rooted in our commitment to fostering positive change within communities, helping individuals reintegrate into society and thrive.

In order to support its development, we are looking for a Transition House Director in Enghien.

We look forward to meeting you! Explore the offer below and click "Apply" if your skills and talents are suitable for this opportunity.

At Serco, we offer not only a career, but also the opportunity to be part of a community where everyone's well-being matters, living Serco values of trust, pride, innovation and care in everything we do.

Main Responsibilities

Are you looking to secure a career in a public sector environment? We would love to hear from you! 

Responsibilities :

• You are in charge of the program oversight, developing and implementing policies and procedures for the transition house.
• You manage the team and ensure structural interactions with the various partners and actors.
• You ensure cooperation and contacts with the neighbourhood, cooperation partners, the local social field, the detention management service, police, local authorities, partner detention centers, etc.
• You take responsibility for the vision and the methodological framework.
• You establish and enforce safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• You support the group of residents by organizing and chairing meetings.
• You are responsible for the placement plan of each resident, the follow-up and control of exit permits and penitentiary leave and the cooperation with the local detention center.

In return, we offer a friendly, supportive and professional environment that respects your work/life balance and ultimately contributes to the delivery of public services in Belgium and around the world.

Successful Candidate

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

• Master's degree or equivalent of 5year degree in social work, psychology, criminology or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in social work, crisis intervention, or non-profit management.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Belgian laws and regulations related to shelters and social services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Commitment to the mission and values of Serco
• French and English, Dutch is a plus.

About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. 

What we offer

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

About Serco 

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.  

We are a team of 60,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

Important

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.

Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. 

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