Supported Accommodation Manager

Swansea Council's Temporary Supported Accommodation will provide accommodation and support for people experiencing homelessness. Our service will run across a 24-hour period 365 days a year. As the Supported Accommodation Manager, you will:

• Develop and manage all day-to-day aspects of the scheme(s) and the provision of scheme services to residents.
• Lead and motivate the team ensuring a person centred, high-quality service is delivered with a trauma informed approach.
• Ensure the provision of an up-to-date and robust housing management service.
• Provide an advice and support service, on a range of support issues faced by residents, as part of a pathway of support provision from point of homelessness crisis to move on to settled accommodation.
• Lead on safeguarding matters.
• Be accountable for all aspects of premises/building management, Health and Safety, budgets and resources.
• Ensure effective partnership work.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Temporary Supported Accommodation scheme(s) and homelessness services.
  
  A dynamic, self-motivated leader who is committed to making a real difference.
• A strong communicator and problem solver, able to handle difficult and sometimes volatile situations should they arise.
• Proven experience of working within the social housing sector, managing a team of staff, budgets and premises management.
• Experience of managing supported accommodation and/or support services which align with the Housing Support Grant guidelines and outcomes framework would be an advantage.
  
  Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding
  
  £44,711 - £48,710 per year. Permanent (37 hours per week). This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development and management of new Temporary Supported Accommodation, for people experiencing homelessness, provided by Swansea Council's Housing Service.