We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities. We are in an exciting period of growth and are looking for experienced and passionate people to help us support vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Are you an experienced Head of Supported Housing, looking to join at an exciting time of growth and be part of a brand-new service opening in Bristol. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable people and want to help us shape, create, and head a great service for those who need us most, this could be the role for you!
- Looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and commitment to transform the lives of highly vulnerable people
- Highly experienced working with families facing homelessness and/or people struggling with mental-health, substance misuse, a history of offending and other complex needs
We are seeking an experienced Head of Supported Housing to be responsible for operational performance and quality within the Housing & Support function.
You’ll be overseeing a key element of our strategic growth plan with the introduction of a Supported Exempt Rent based service.
This role will lead the mobilisation, scaling up and continuous improvement of this new service which employs a trauma informed approach and a psychologically informed environment.
If you’re an experienced Head of Supported Housing and want to be part of a company making a difference to vulnerable people, this could be for you!
What you’ll be doing
- Accountable for all aspects of the operational effectiveness and continuous improvement of our Housing & Support (H&S) department.
- Accountable for the mobilisation, scaling up and continuous improvement of our new Supported Exempt Rent service.
- Accountable for networking and developing local relationships with employers and the charitable sector to secure recreational/economic activities for residents
- Accountable for the development and management of a compliant Safeguarding Framework and process.
- Manage and coach remote teams within a defined region to enhance cohesive working and embed a behavioural framework underpinned by THN’s values
- Working alongside the Director of Housing and Support and COO to maintain highly trusting and effective (Provider of Choice) commissioner relationships.
- Support the Director of Housing and Support and the CCO to further develop and improve the new Homelessness Prevention Pathway model.
- Accountable for the management and delivery of Housing & Support (H&S) departmental budgets and strategic objectives.
What you’ll receive
- Salary - £56,000
- 25 days of annual leave
- Blue Light Card
- Referral programme
Pay: £56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
