At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage supported housing services, ensuring high standards and performance.
- Company: Leading supported housing provider in Manchester with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent position, and opportunity for immediate start.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a chance to influence and develop a growing organisation.
- Why this job: Shape high-quality services and make a real difference in the community.
- Qualifications: Management experience in supported housing and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 56000 - 56000 £ per year.
Manchester (Fully On-Site)
£56,000 per annum (Negotiable)
Permanent | Average 40 Hours per Week
Shift Pattern: 8:30am-4:30pm & 2:30pm-10:30pm
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Enhanced DBS Required
Immediate Start Available
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading supported housing provider to recruit an experienced Head of Supported Housing to lead a portfolio of services across Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established housing professional with a strong background in supported housing, homelessness, safeguarding and operational management. You will be responsible for leading service delivery, driving performance and managing a team of approximately 10-15 staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across supported housing services.
- Manage, motivate and develop a team of 10-15 staff members.
- Ensure high standards of safeguarding, compliance and risk management.
- Monitor service performance and implement continuous improvements.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with local authorities, commissioners and partner agencies.
- Oversee service quality, resident outcomes and contractual requirements.
- Support budget management and contribute to organisational growth plans.
- Ensure services operate in line with housing, homelessness and safeguarding legislation.
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- Significant management experience within supported housing, homelessness or a related environment.
- Experience leading front line housing or support teams.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and housing legislation.
- A proven ability to manage performance, compliance and service improvement.
- Experience working with local authorities, commissioners and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £56,000, with flexibility for the right candidate.
- Permanent full-time opportunity.
- Senior leadership position within a growing organisation.
- Opportunity to shape and develop high-quality supported housing services.
- Immediate start available.
To apply or find out more, contact Simon Cain at Venn Group: scain@venngroup.com / 0161 830 1830
Head of Supported Housing in Manchester employer: Venn Group
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