We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Yate & Staple Hill, who are recruiting for an Assistant Supported Housing Team Leader on a permanent contract. The position is due to start immediately, with a salary of £26,766.00 per annum

The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead by example, in delivering excellent customer service and sets a clear agenda. They should be self-motivated and tenacity, with the ability to work under pressure at times, manage competing priorities and organise workload effectively

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• You will be responsible for line management of one Supported Housing Officer and when necessary, cover other local services and line manage up to 5 individuals

• Responsible of the Health and Safety of the service and managing petty cash where necessary

• Responsible for managing KPIS, conducting performance reviews and taking care of new starters induction & training

• Delivering welfare benefits and budgeting advice to individuals to ensure income maximization

• Assisting vulnerable clients with general housing management issues, such as ASB queries, Tenancy management and Income support

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals, maintaining regular contact and facilitating a co -produced planned programme of support

• Assessing the support needs and risks of individuals in line with the organisation Support Delivery and Risk Management procedures

• Working in partnership with external agencies to facilitate the effective delivery of support and improve outcomes for those receiving our services

• Monitoring and managing rent accounts, ensuring arrears are addressed in line with organisation procedures

• Delivering welfare benefits and budgeting advice to individuals to ensure income maximisation

Rewards and Benefits:

• 25 days annual holiday rising to 30 days

• Paid day off for your birthday each year

• Access to training and career development

• We will pay one professional membership, relevant to the job role, per person.

• Mileage expenses at a rate of 45p per mile

• Company pension

• Life Assurance

• Health cash plan, which includes discounts to a wide range of shops and services

• Free onsite car parking

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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