Job Introduction
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Supported Housing Manager to lead our Aspirations Supported Housing Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to support care-experienced young people aged 16–25 to develop independence and successfully move into their own tenancies.
If you are a confident leader with a commitment to safeguarding and empowering young people, we want to hear from you.
About the service
The Aspirations Supported Housing Service provides high-quality supported accommodation for young people transitioning from care. Delivered across shared houses, the service helps young people build the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to live independently and thrive.
The role
As Supported Housing Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of the service, ensuring young people receive safe, high-quality, trauma-informed support.
You will manage and develop a small staff team, providing regular supervision, guidance, and support to ensure effective performance and development. You will oversee the day-to-day running of supported accommodation, ensuring that services operate smoothly and efficiently.
You will ensure that properties are safe, well-maintained, and fully compliant with all relevant health and safety standards. Additionally, you will manage tenancies, including occupancy levels, rent arrears, and move-on plans for residents.
You will work in partnership with housing providers, social care teams, and landlords to secure suitable long-term housing solutions. You will also monitor service performance, produce reports, and drive continuous improvement across the service.
You will ensure accurate case recording, compliance with required standards, and readiness for audits and inspections. Finally, you will manage budgets and oversee financial processes, including rent collection and Housing Benefit administration.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for someone who is motivated, compassionate, and experienced in working with vulnerable young people.
You will have:
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Experience working with care leavers, looked-after children, or vulnerable young people
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Leaving Care legislation, and trauma-informed practice
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Experience leading or managing teams or supported accommodation services
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Confidence working with complex needs, risk, and crisis situations
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Excellent communication, organisational, and partnership-working skills
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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
A relevant qualification (e.g., social care, housing, youth work, or Level 5 Leadership & Management) and experience in semi-independent accommodation or tenancy management is desirable
Please ensure that you download and read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.
Working Arrangements: The majority of time will be on site in the houses or at office for team meetings etc. There will be some home working up to one day per week.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Read - [email protected]
Interview details: To be Confirmed
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Application process
We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.
As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal
We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Please note: We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
Safeguarding
Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS privacy notice before submitting any information.
You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact [email protected] or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
