An exciting new permanent position is available for an experienced Housing Support Manager for this well established, independent charity based in Redhill. Excellent salary, future prospects and great benefits inc a 35 hr. week, 6.6 weeks hols, (increases with service), free gym and discounted childcare.
Description
Our clients mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.
We are recruiting for a Housing Support Manager to join our Housing team. You will be responsible for leading and managing the delivery of high-quality housing support services for vulnerable individuals residing in supported accommodation. The role ensures residents receive tailored support to sustain tenancies, improve wellbeing, and progress toward independent living.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS & BENEFITS
- Salary: £44,821.69
- 35 hr week
- Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
- Discounted childcare for permanent employees
- Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
- Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- On site parking
This role requires someone with a minimum of CIH Level 4 qualification, or equivalent; proven experience in housing management, preferably within supported housing; strong knowledge of housing legislation and safeguarding practices; excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills; experience of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other agencies and professions; ability to work independently and manage crisis situations; experience of demonstrating compliance for external regulatory inspections and/or accreditations.
Key responsibilities:
- To provide leadership, direction and line management related to housing support services across all supported accommodation.
- To support a culture of collaboration, so that managers work together within the directorate and across the wider association.
- To ensure the provision of high-quality services to service users in line with the organisational ethos and objectives.
- Oversee resident support compliance at all supported housing accommodations to maintain ambitious standards of resident wellbeing.
- Oversee the Housing Support guide and welcome booklet, to include Housing Support programmes and projects of support for staff and volunteers, facilitating the programmes and support residents.
- Deputising for fellow housing management when required to do so, e.g. annual leave, sickness.
- To be on call out of hours occasionally as directed by the Head of Housing, deputising as required.
Seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.