SENIOR MANAGED ACCOMMODATION OFFICER

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a Senior Managed Accommodation Service Officer to oversee properties within the Council’s Managed Accommodation service across multiple sites, ensuring safety and support services are delivered effectively.

The role involves managing staff, controlling the service budget, contributing to new site development, and participating in an on‑call rota outside normal office hours, within a housing and communities context.

Qualifications

• Experience managing accommodation sites.
• Understanding of delivering support services within a multidisciplinary context.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with partner organisations.
• Knowledge of health and safety in residential buildings or similar environments (advantageous).
• Commitment to developing knowledge of relevant legislation and introducing new initiatives and procedures to raise standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage properties within the Council’s Managed Accommodation service across multiple sites.
• Co‑ordinate health and safety of the Managed Accommodation sites and other supported accommodation services.
• Accommodate service users and deliver support while managing staff.
• Manage and control the service budget.
• Contribute to the development of new accommodation sites.
• Work an on‑call rota outside of normal office hours.

Job description

The Managed Accommodation Service is part of the Supported Accommodation and Assessment Section.

About the Service

We provide high‑quality, long‑term affordable accommodation to people who have faced or experienced homelessness.

• Dedicated housing management service
• Repairs and maintenance service
• Support Services

This is a new way of meeting the needs of those who require accommodation and offers an exciting opportunity for individuals to join the team as the service develops and grows.

About the job

Senior Managed Accommodation Service Officer

Responsibilities

• Manage properties within the Council’s Managed Accommodation service across multiple sites.
• Co‑ordinate health and safety of the Managed Accommodation sites and other supported accommodation services.
• Accommodate service users and deliver support while managing staff.
• Manage and control the service budget.
• Contribute to the development of new accommodation sites.
• Work an on‑call rota outside of normal office hours.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience managing accommodation sites.
• Understanding of delivering support services within a multidisciplinary context.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with partner organisations.
• Knowledge of health and safety in residential buildings or similar environments (advantageous).
• Commitment to developing knowledge of relevant legislation and introducing new initiatives and procedures to raise standards.

Additional Information

• Appointment subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Adult Workforce Barred List.
• Suitable for post share.

Job Details

• Job Category: Housing
• Department: Housing & Communities
• Contract: Full Time Permanent