Hightown Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
Base Pay Range
Join Hightown as a Scheme Manager - Oxleys Road
Salary: £33,054 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Driving Licence Required: Yes
About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health needs and leading a dedicated team? We’re looking for an experienced Scheme Manager to join our supported housing service at Oxleys Road, a purpose-built scheme of 20 one-bedroom flats designed for individuals living with mental illness.
As Scheme Manager, You’ll
* Lead and inspire a committed staff team
* Review and implement support plans using a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach (PIE)
* Manage change, including the rollout of our new support planning tool, Nourish
* Provide outreach support to individuals in the wider community
* Oversee rota planning, budgets, recruitment, and induction
* Ensure high standards of care and compliance with PAMMs inspections
This is a hands‑on leadership role where your creativity, resilience, and person‑centred approach will make a real difference.
What We’re Looking For
* Has experience working in mental health services
* Understands best practices in supporting individuals with complex needs including autism, personality disorders, and schizophrenia
* Is confident in multi‑agency working and advocating for service users
* Can support staff wellbeing and lead by example
* Is flexible and willing to work occasional weekends
* Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle
Our Values
* Putting residents and people we support first
* Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice
* Developing passionate and committed teams
* Being cost‑effective without compromising standards or safety
Why Work for Hightown
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service
* Annual bonus based on performance
* Monthly attendance bonus
* Annual salary and cost of living review
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Workplace pension scheme & life assurance (3x salary)
* Mileage reimbursement
* Refer‑a‑friend bonus (£130)
* Employee assistance helpline
* Fully paid DBS
Ready to make a difference?
If you share our values and want to lead a service that truly supports people to live independently, we’d love to hear from you.
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Other
Industries
* Civic and Social Organizations
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