Housing Manager

Position: Supported Housing Manager
We are recruiting on behalf of a large, established housing charity with services nationwide, who are launching a new supported housing service in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supported Housing Manager / Service Manager to take the lead on a new service, build and develop a team, and have genuine input into how the service is delivered.

Based from an office in Central Manchester, you will manage a team of Housing Support Workers while remaining hands-on with referrals, casework and safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities of a Supported Housing Manager:
Manage and lead a team of Housing Support Workers.
Take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery and development of the new Manchester service.
Help implement new ideas, systems and ways of working.
Manage referrals, assessments and allocation of residents.
Remain hands-on with casework and safeguarding, providing support and guidance to the team.
Act as a key safeguarding lead, responding to concerns and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
Develop strong relationships with local authorities, partner agencies and other stakeholders.
Monitor service performance, quality and compliance.
Provide supervision, support and guidance to staff.
Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred housing and support.
Contribute to the continued development and expansion of the service.

Candidate Requirements:
Previous experience as a Service Manager, Supported Housing Manager or similar senior role.
Experience managing and developing a team of support workers.
Strong background in supported housing, homelessness, domestic abuse or safeguarding.
Significant experience managing safeguarding concerns and complex cases.
Confident undertaking referrals, assessments and hands-on casework.
Strong understanding of risk management and safeguarding procedures.
Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
Ability to develop new services, implement ideas and improve ways of working.
Organised, resilient and confident working in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with local authorities and other statutory or voluntary sector agencies.

This Supported Housing Manager role is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, well-established housing charity while playing a key role in launching and shaping a brand-new Manchester service.

You’ll have the autonomy to bring new ideas, develop the service and make a real difference to the people it supports, backed by a national organisation with established infrastructure and expertise.

Please apply to this Supported Housing Manager role or contact (url removed) if this is of interest