Services Duty Manager YMCA Housing

Are you passionate about supporting individuals affected by homelessness with the compassionate and safe environment they need to fulfil their potential?

Do you have experience of managing people and ensuring they perform at their best? If so, we want you!

YMCA Robin Hood Group is seeking a Housing Services Duty Manager, to lead a team of Housing Duty Managers and Housing Duty Workers across our Ashfield and Mansfield accommodation buildings.

Running this team provides the fundamental operations for these buildings overseeing building management, security and the first interaction point to our residents.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, approachable and willing to have a hands‑on approach to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and residents within our accommodation.

Your role will also ensure compliance with Regulated Social Housing, Ofsted, and Quality Assurance Framework standards, meaning we provide excellent accommodation and support to our residents.

• Manage and support a team of Housing Duty Managers and Housing Duty Workers to ensure effective service delivery
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections and maintain safety compliance across all sites
• Ensure fire safety and appropriate auditing to ensure high quality and accurate recording of information, which includes accurate incident report writing and handovers
• Provide excellent customer service through front of house and reception management
• Lead the management of rent collection procedures and assist with arrears cases
• Respond to emergencies and incidents, providing appropriate support and liaising with emergency services
• Recruit, induct, train and manage your team on a day to day basis, prioritising supervision for reflective practice

This is the perfect role for anyone who enjoys variety, loves being busy and thrives off never being able to predict exactly what will happen that day!

You will need a UK driving license as you will have access to a pool car. You will be responsible for responding, managing, providing advice and guidance for incidents across our main accommodation sites as well as transitional homes. You can expect to travel between these two locations frequently.

You will have experience in housing management or a related field

Be able to demonstrate leadership capabilities and experience managing teams

Your excellent communication skills will ensure an ability to build relationships with residents and stakeholders

Have a strong understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements

A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and improving their lives

Ability to handle emergencies and sensitive situations with professionalism and care

We’re driven by our core values and we look for these in every member of our team:

• We Seek Out – We’re always looking for ways to do better.
• We Welcome – We include, respect, and support everyone.
• We Inspire – We believe in every person’s potential.
• We Speak Out – We advocate for what’s right.
• We Serve Others – We act with compassion and purpose.

Everything we do is inspired by our ambition that every child and young person we support:

• Builds the relationships that help them discover who they are
• Develops the skills and confidence to shape their own life
• Learns how to connect with and contribute to the world around them

Your leadership will play a vital role in achieving this mission.

YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.

Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements.

We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults  applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Please note, you must be over 18 to apply for this role. This post is subject to a satisfactory…