Supported Housing Team Leader

Senior Housing Support Officer
£34,000

Permanent

37 hrs pw
Heckmondwike

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who are recruiting for a Senior Housing Support Officer to work within their hostel-based services for young people aged 16- 25 years.

The role will require shift working either 8:30am- 4pm or 2pm-10pm across Monday - Friday. Some weekend working will be required.

The successful postholder will be responsible for the supervision of a team of 5, comprised of Housing Support Officers and Night Support Workers.

Responsibilities of the Senior Housing Support Officer:

• Delivering a high-quality support service to young people aged 16-25 years living within a hostel based setting
• Managing a small caseload of clients
• Supervising a team of 5 staff members
• Ensuring staff rotas are updated and covered in times of absence
• Maintaining and monitoring policies and procedures within the team
• Supporting colleagues within the team through training and coaching
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external working partners

Essential Criteria of the Senior Housing Support Officer:

• Experience in supported housing or accommodation-based services.
• Experience working within a supervisory / team leader capacity within a similar environment
• Ability to work flexibly across sites, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits of the Senior Housing Support Officer:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service)
• Group pension scheme, matched up to 9%
• BUPA Health Cash Plan
• Opportunity to buy and sell back annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall (Director) at Hamilton Woods on or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, please deem your application unsuccessful.