Supported Accommodation Team Leader
Swansea Council · Swansea · £37,563–£41,177 (stated in the posting)
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. 3 x Full time posts available.
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.
***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 sian.landon@swansea.gov.uk