James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Head of Supported Housing
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James Andrews is proud to be working with a specialist provider of temporary accommodation in Manchester who are looking to source a Head of Supported Housing on a permanent basis.
The role is paying £56,000 per annum and you will be required to travel to various sites in and around Manchester and Liverpool. This role will requires a high level of on-site presence, however hybrid working can be discussed.
The appointed candidate will play a key part in the organisations transformational journey, holding direct responsibility and accountability for operational performance and quality within the Housing & Support (H&S) department with a regional and national reach – including financial viability, safeguarding and stakeholder relationships.
Functions Covered
- Accountable for all aspects of the operational effectiveness and continuous improvement of our Housing & Support (H&S) department
- Accountable for the mobilisation, scaling up and continuous improvement of the new Supported Exempt Accommodation services
- Lead responsibility for networking and developing local relationships with employers and the charitable sector to secure recreational/economic activities for residents
- Accountable for the development and management of a compliant Safeguarding Framework and process
- Manage and coach remote teams within a defined region to enhance cohesive working and embed a behavioural framework underpinned by the organisations values
- Working alongside the Director of Housing and Support and Chief Commercial Officer to maintain highly trusting and effective (Provider of Choice) commissioner relationships
- Support the management and delivery of Housing & Support (H&S) departmental budgets and strategic objectives
- Accountable for the accurate and effective management of relevant service budgets and performance to ensure optimum performance against organisational objectives
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Experience and Skills Required
- Proven experience of working as a manager in a supported housing sector, preferably with people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage
- In depth knowledge and awareness of related housing regulations/ law and good practice
- Working knowledge of Adults and Children’s Safeguarding practices and reporting procedures, and contributing to Statutory Professionals meetings
- Understand risk and performance management frameworks
- Ideally hold a Level 5 CIH qualification
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For further information on the vacancy or to enquire about the role, please contact rbirbeck@lincolncornhill.com
If this position is not for you, but you know of someone who may be suitable please pass on our contact details.
At James Andrews we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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