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 (phone number removed) 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed