About this role
Supported Accommodation Team Leader. £37,563.00-£41,177.00 per year. Permanent 37 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development and management of new Temporary Supported Accommodation, for people experiencing homelessness, provided by Swansea Council’s Housing Service
About the service:
Swansea Council’s Temporary Supported Accommodation will provide accommodation and support for people experiencing homelessness. Our service will run across a 24-hour period 365 days a year.
About the job:
As the Supported Accommodation Team Leader, you will:
- Assist in the management of day-to-day aspects of the scheme(s) and the provision of scheme services to residents.
- Supervise a front-line team, helping lead and motivate the team ensuring a person centred, high-quality service is delivered with a trauma informed approach.
- Ensure the provision of an up-to-date and robust housing management service.
- Provide an advice and support service, on a range of support issues faced by residents, as part of a pathway of support provision from point of homelessness crisis to move on to settled accommodation.
- Assist with aspects of premises/building management, Health and Safety, budgets and resources.
- Ensure effective partnership work.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Temporary Supported Accommodation scheme(s) and homelessness services.
What are we looking for?
- A dynamic, self-motivated leader who is committed to making a real difference.
- A strong communicator and problem solver, able to handle difficult and sometimes volatile situations should they arise.
- Proven experience of working within the social housing sector, managing a team of staff, and premises management.
- Experience of managing supported accommodation and/or support services which align with the Housing Support Grant guidelines and outcomes framework would be an advantage.
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***Please submit a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role, listed in the person specification contained in the link below . It is important that you submit this information to be considered to be shortlisted for interview to showcase your knowledge, skills and experience appropriately.***
You are welcome to contact Sian Landon, Supported Accommodation Manager , to discuss the opportunity further before you apply. Please email [email protected]