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Reed are working with a highly regarded Supported Housing provider who are looking for an Accommodation Manager to oversee the running of their Central Cambridge service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed housing support services to young people.
The successful candidate will lead and develop a staff team, implement organisational policies, and build internal and external partnerships to create a forward-thinking service.
Accommodation Manager
- Central Cambridge
- Full-time, Mon- Fri 0830-1700
- £34,325.49 per annum
Day to Day of the Role:
- Deliver a trauma-informed support programme to empower young people for independent living.
- Manage Housing-related Support contracts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Lead on data quality for client systems, including data entry and audits.
- Develop bids and tenders as required and maintain strong relationships with local authorities and professional partners.
- Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the site and make necessary referrals.
- Manage service budgets and ensure accurate records of support hours and placement costings.
- Monitor data dashboards for quality assurance and conduct regular audits.
- Uphold the organisation’s values and ensure Ofsted standards for supported accommodation are met.
- Optimise occupancy and meet budgetary targets, while managing rent collection processes.
- Handle housing management tasks, including licence agreements and eviction processes.
- Recruit and manage accommodation staff, ensuring their training and development.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience managing complex teams.
- Understanding of Ofsted Supported Accommodation Standards.
- Experience with Looked After Children, Care Leavers, and young people with housing needs.
- Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Excel for reporting.
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed Support, Restorative Approach, and Skills-Based Approach.
- Ability to create high-quality risk assessments and support plans.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in hostel work, residential work, housing management, or a related caring profession.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Commitment to obtaining formal qualifications relevant to the role.
- Ability to work flexibly and under pressure, with a high level of honesty, integrity, and discretion.
Benefits:
- 5 weeks of holiday plus public holiday allowance
- Free Gym Membership
- Free DBS
- Comprehensive induction program and continuous personal development (CPD) opportunities
- Regular supervisions and internal progression opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
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