Job Description:

Head of Supported Housing

We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities. We are in an exciting period of growth and are looking for experienced and passionate people to help us support vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Are you an experienced Head of Supported Housing, looking to join at an exciting time of growth and be part of an organisation that makes a difference?

If so, please take a look into the details below and click apply!

About you:

• Proven experience of working within a Supported Housing sector, preferably with people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage
• In depth knowledge and awareness of related housing regulations
• Understanding or experience of delivering Strengths based and Trauma Informed services
• Solution focused approach to delivering results, managing and mitigating risks and managing / resolving challenges.

What you’ll be doing:

• Accountable for all aspects of the operational effectiveness and continuous improvement of our Housing & Support (H&S) department
• 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 THN’s values
• Working alongside the Director of Housing and Support and Chief Commercial Officer to maintain highly trusting and effective (Provider of Choice) commissioner relationships
• Accountable for the development and management of a high-performance Housing & Support department team which consistently exceeds expectations

What you’ll receive:

• Salary - £56,000
• 25 days of annual leave
• Blue Light Card

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Supported Housing Management : 1 year (required)
• Housing : 3 years (required)
• Managerial : 2 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)

Work Location: In person