Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
About the Service
At North Yorkshire Council we recognise the importance of having a place to call home, along with the safety and security this can bring. Supported Housing is a key part of our strategy to help people live healthy, more independent lives.
Our Supported Housing Service has a long track record of leading the way in the development of innovative housing solutions for people with a wide range of care and support needs.
North Yorkshire is home to the largest Extra Care Programme in the country, with 28 schemes and more than 1500 apartments with plans in place to grow further.
We also have ambitious plans to transform our Supported Living offer for working age adults, increasing our supply of Supported Living services alongside a broad range of partners to promote lives based around homes, friends and jobs.
In October we will launch new Supported Housing services which will support people with complex life circumstances, particularly around mental health, substance use and offending to secure accommodation with support in order to develop the skills they need to move towards independence.
The team also leads on the commissioning and development of Technology Enabled Care services across Adults’ and Children’s services, ensuring that people have access to the latest and most effective technology to maximise independence.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced, values driven Head of Supported Housing to provide strategic and operational leadership across this wide-ranging service. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, effective, financially sustainable services that deliver excellent outcomes for the people we support.
This is a pivotal leadership role, combining strategic planning, partnership working and operational oversight.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership across all supported housing and Technology Enabled Care services
* Ensure services are compliant with relevant legislation, regulatory standards and contractual requirements
* Lead service development to meet changing local housing, care and support needs
* Manage budgets, performance and resources to ensure value for money and financial sustainability
* Build and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, health services, housing providers and community organisations
* Champion person‑centred practice, inclusion and independence across all services
* Lead, inspire and support senior managers and service leaders to deliver high‑quality outcomes
* Oversee safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance and continuous improvement
About You
You will bring senior leadership experience within Supported Housing, Adult Social Care, Housing, or a related field, alongside a strong commitment to enabling independence and choice.
* Proven experience leading complex, multi‑service operations
* Strong understanding of Supported Housing, Supported Living and / or Extra Care Housing
* Experience of commissioning, contract management and partnership working
* Excellent financial, performance and people management skills
* Knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory frameworks and quality standards
* A track record of building strong professional relationships both within and beyond organisations
* Strategic thinking combined with hands on, solution focused approach
* A leadership style that is compassionate, inclusive and outcome‑focused
Why Join Us?
* Opportunity to shape and lead a vital countywide service
* Make a meaningful difference to people’s lives and communities
* Work collaboratively with committed, skilled teams
* Supportive senior leadership and a strong values‑led culture
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lynn Place on Lynn.Place@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates
Interview Date: W/C 22nd June 2026
Interview Location: County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Useful links
Job Description.docx Read the attached information sheet and job description with person specification
Read our local authority assessment report on the CQC website here
Supported Housing Website - Supported housing | North Yorkshire Council
This is a politically restricted post as defined by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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