Supported Tenancies Team Leader – Housing & Independence

Ashberry Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashberry Recruitment is seeking an experienced Team Leader for a Supported Tenancies service in Bradford. You will oversee day-to-day running and line-manage the team, guiding staff to support vulnerable adults toward independent living.

The role requires experience in supported housing or homelessness contexts, supervision skills, risk and needs assessments, and strong safeguarding knowledge. DBS clearance is required and flexible hours are available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults within supported housing, homelessness, housing support or a similar setting.
• Full UK Driving license and car.
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS registered on the update service.
• Experience supervising, leading or managing staff.
• Experience completing risk assessments and support plans.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health & safety.
• Ability to manage challenging situations professionally.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Willingness to work flexibly and provide cover when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the Supported Tenancies service.
• Provide housing-related support and intensive housing management to service users.
• Supervise, support and provide guidance to members of the Supported Tenancies team.
• Carry out staff supervision, appraisals and performance monitoring.
• Assist with staff rotas, annual leave and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Support the Service Manager with the effective management of the service.
• Complete and review risk assessments, support plans and needs assessments.
• Support service users to develop life skills and become tenancy ready.
• Work with Housing Options and partner agencies to support service users into independent accommodation.
• Manage referrals and allocations to maximise occupancy and minimise voids.
• Monitor tenancy issues, rent accounts, housing benefit claims and arrears.
• Carry out regular health and safety inspections and ensure issues are addressed promptly.
• Support safeguarding and respond appropriately to concerns and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate service-user records and complete file audits.
• Liaise with landlords, Registered Social Landlords and external agencies.
• Promote positive relationships between service users and the wider community.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Independent worker

Initiative

Flexibility

Job description

Ashberry Recruitment is seeking an experienced Team Leader for a Supported Tenancies service in Bradford. You will oversee day-to-day running and line-manage the team, guiding staff to support vulnerable adults toward independent living.

The role requires experience in supported housing or homelessness contexts, supervision skills, risk and needs assessments, and strong safeguarding knowledge. DBS clearance is required and flexible hours are available.