Overview
About the Role: This role sits within the Care Leavers Service, part of the wider Corporate Parenting Directorate at Surrey, which supports care experienced young people to reach their potential towards adulthood. The Service has a permanent workforce of dedicated staff and managers and fosters a strong learning culture to help you thrive. You will have the opportunity to develop the role of Care Leavers Housing Manager, ensuring the successful running of the Group Living for Care Leaver Properties in Surrey, set aside specifically for care experienced young people. Surrey currently has four houses across the county with plans to extend to six properties by mid-2026. This is a varied and rewarding role that blends housing management with direct support. Youll work closely with care experienced young people, support providers, and internal teams to ensure safe, well-maintained homes and smooth transitions to independent living. No two days will be the same.
Responsibilities
* Identifying and supporting tenants, ensuring full occupancy
* Supporting with housing and benefit applications
* Responding to repair and maintenance concerns
* Ensuring health and safety compliance across properties
* Liaising with the Care Leavers Service, Land and Property Services, and support providers
* Being a trusted point of contact for residents, helping them live safely and confidently within the properties, as they progress to independent accommodation
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience working with vulnerable young people
* Experience working within the housing industry with knowledge of housing and health and safety legislation
* An understanding of welfare benefits
* A track record of working effectively, both independently and within a team
* Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area
Application Questions
1. Please can you tell us what has motivated you to apply for this position. What do you feel you can bring to the role?
2. Please tell us about your experience working with young people. How have you built trust and supported them to achieve positive outcomes?
3. Please describe a time when you managed housing-related responsibilities. What legislation or compliance considerations did you need to take into account, and how did you ensure these were met?
4. This role involves working independently and collaboratively across teams. Can you share an example of a project or initiative you've led or contributed to that required coordination with multiple stakeholders?
Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This full-time position has a starting salary of £36,873 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
This is a 9-month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity with the potential to extend. For internal candidates, please discuss with your current Line Manager before submitting your application.
We are excited to be hiring a new Care Leavers Housing Manager to join our fantastic Care Leavers Service. The team is based at Victoria Gate in Woking, however the role is countywide and will involve travel to various properties and offices within the county of Surrey.
Rewards and Benefits
* 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer\'s leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
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