Project Manager - Housing and Homelessness

Changing Lives; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in North East England is seeking a management professional for the Durham Dispersed housing service. The role involves overseeing a team and managing 30 properties to provide high-quality support for individuals at risk of homelessness. The ideal candidate will have management experience and a compassionate approach to helping those in need. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals in the community.

Benefits

20 weeks fully paid maternity leave

2 weeks paid paternity leave

25 days holiday with additional wellbeing days

Pension & life cover at 4x salary

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in the housing or homelessness sector.
• Ability to work collaboratively with support teams and service managers.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Durham Dispersed housing service.
• Lead a team of dedicated support staff.
• Ensure high-quality support for residents.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership skills

Compassionate approach

Job description

About us

Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.

Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.

Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.

About the Service - Housing & Homelessness Services

A safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.

Accommodation to us doesn’t just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.

About the Job

We are looking for someone with management experience to manage the Durham Dispersed housing in County Durham. This is a service with 30 properties which are available to house people of County Durham who are assessed via the Durham County housing and homeless team. The properties are made up of 15 assessment centre places and 15 longer term supported placements. The team is made up of 3 dedicated support staff who provide the support and housing management to the residents. As part of the team, you will lead them and assist with the running of the service and ensure that high quality support and high-quality housing is given, with support from the areas Service Manager and Operational Lead.

Benefits

• Maternity Leave 20 weeks fully paid+up to 52 weeks of leave.
• Paternity Leave 2 weeks paid.
• Adoption Leave- same benefits as Maternity Leave.
• 25 Days Holiday, X2 Wellbeing Days plus your Birthday & Bank Holiday's off.
• Pension & Life Cover at X4 Salary