Supported Housing Team Leader

Hamilton Woods; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Heckmondwike is seeking a Supported Housing Team Leader to supervise a team of 5 and manage hostel-based services for young people aged 16-25. The role includes delivering a high-quality support service, managing staff rotas, and maintaining effective relationships with external partners. Applicants should have experience in supervised housing services and be flexible in their working hours. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering support services to young adults.
• Ability to manage a small caseload of clients effectively.
• Capability to support and supervise a team within a hostel environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support service to young people.
• Manage staff rosters and ensure coverage.
• Develop relationships with external partners.

Skills

Experience in supported housing or accommodation-based services

Supervisory or team leader experience

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Supported Housing Team Leader

£33,000

Permanent

37 hrs pw

Heckmondwike

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who are recruiting for a Supported Housing Team Leader 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 Support Co-ordinators and Night Support Workers.

Responsibilities of the Supported Housing Team Leader

• 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 Supported Housing Team Leader

• 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 Supported Housing Team Leader

• 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 (Associate 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