House Leader

The Beehive Project; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Supervision & training

Health & wellbeing programme

Blue Light Discount card

Birthday day off

Buy/bank holiday scheme

Company sick pay

Gym membership

Job summary

The Beehive Project is seeking a House Leader to guide a team of Support Workers in our trauma-informed supported living provisions for young people aged 16-25. You will promote safety, stability, and empowerment while ensuring high-quality, person-centred support.

You will oversee individual support plans, conduct risk assessments, and liaise with families, health and social care partners, and the Service Manager to maintain safe accommodation and positive outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and supervising staff in a care setting.
• Ability to work with individuals with complex needs, including trauma backgrounds.
• Strong communication with families, healthcare providers, and local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement individual support plans and risk assessments.
• Supervise Support Workers with ongoing training and inductions.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements (CQC/Ofsted).
• Report health and safety concerns and maintenance issues to the Service Manager.
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture and residents’ participation in activities.
• Act as on-call point of contact within a weekly rota.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Team supervision

Education

Level 4 Adult Social Care / Children & Young People or equivalent

Job description

At The Beehive Project, our mission is to support young people from various backgrounds, including those with mental health concerns, care leavers, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASCs), and individuals transitioning from residential care back into the community. We focus on fostering independence and personal responsibility, providing tailored services that empower young people with the skills, resilience, and support needed to make informed decisions that positively shape their futures. Our goal is to enable them to pursue their aspirations and lead fulfilling, autonomous lives. The Beehive Project offers a range of accommodation options designed to support young people aged 16-25 at different stages of their journey toward independence.

The Role

The House Leader will be responsible for leading and supporting young people with diverse abilities many of whom may have experienced trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in a supportive living environment. Our client’s supported living accommodation properties offer a range of support, from high needs through to a move on model, all of which are designed with the young people at their heart and to ensure they develop the skills necessary for independent living.

This role requires a trauma-informed approach, providing compassionate, hands-on assistance while promoting safety, stability, and empowerment. The House Leader will also lead and supervise a team of support staff, ensuring the highest quality of support is delivered and that the individual needs and wellbeing of each young person are consistently met.

Duties

• Oversee the implementation of individual support plans and risk assessments for each young person, in consultation with the young person, their professional network and trusted adults.
• Supervise and direct the work of Support Workers, ensuring direct reports receive ongoing training and regular supervisions as well as giving new team members a thorough house induction, to ensure the delivery of high-quality support services to young people.
• Ensure compliance with all CQC and Ofsted regulatory requirements, including licensing, health and safety regulations, and national guidelines.
• Reporting of Health and Safety concerns, safeguarding incidents, and on-going maintenance issues to the Service Manager as well as overseeing the maintenance of the physical premises.
• Foster a positive and inclusive culture at the facility, promoting residents' participation in community activities and events.
• To act as the on-call point of contact within a dedicated on-call team which is determined by a weekly rota basis.

You will embody our values – PRAISE:

Passion – Bring energy, commitment, and heart to everything you do, showing genuine care for the young people we support.

Respect – Treat every individual with dignity, understanding their unique story and valuing their voice and choices.

Advocacy – Stand up for and alongside young people, helping them access opportunities, support, and services they’re entitled to.

Innovation – Be open to new ideas and creative approaches that improve the way we work and the outcomes for young people.

Sense of Fun – Create moments of joy and connection, making our spaces feel positive, welcoming, and uplifting.

Empowerment – Support young people to build confidence, make decisions, and take control of their own lives

Safer Recruitment Statement

The Beehive Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, employment history checks, and satisfactory references.

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and creating safe, supportive environments for those we support.

Requirements

• Level 4 Adult Social Care / Children and Young People or equivalent or working towards.
• Previous experience working with individuals with a range of complex needs, or other related populations, like in a residential or community-based setting.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with external stakeholders including family members, healthcare / local authority providers, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect residents' privacy and autonomy.
• As a 24/7 service which operates 365 days a year, the ability to work flexible hours including some weekends, if necessary, is required.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with additional days rewarded with long service.
• Regular supervision, support, and ongoing training opportunities.
• Support available for relevant health and social care qualifications.
• Gym membership.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• Blue Light Discount card.
• Day off for your birthday (after successful completion of probation).
• Buy/bank holiday scheme (after successful completion of probation).
• Company sick pay.