Hightown Waltham Cross, England, United Kingdom
Base pay range
£33,054 per annum for a 37.5 hour a week contract
About the role
Hightown are looking for a dynamic Scheme Manager to lead a supported scheme providing accommodation for up to 20 single homeless people in Broxbourne, including floating support into the community. The team offers a trauma‑informed, safe environment that is person‑centred and supports homeless individuals to access the help they need, such as finding move‑on accommodation, claiming benefits, counselling, or signposting to specialist agencies for drug and alcohol addictions. We are excited to recruit a Scheme Manager with the right values and behaviours who can encourage and nurture a positive workplace culture based on respect and dignity for those experiencing homelessness.
Key responsibilities
As a Scheme Manager, you will lead a team and be responsible for overseeing support, advice and assistance to people who are experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantages, ensuring individuals are able to access and maintain a safe and secure home of their own.
Key qualifications
* Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to homelessness, housing and the equalities act
* Understanding of the multiple and complex needs experienced by homeless people
* Previous experience of working in services for people experiencing homelessness
* Previous experience of managing others
* Previous supervisory experience
* Strong IT skills
Benefits
* Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
* Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
* Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
* Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
* Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
* Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
* Refer‑a‑friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
* Employee assistance helpline
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Public Safety
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
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