Senior Supported Housing Officer

6 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom YMCA Leicestershire Full time

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Housing Support Worker to take a lead role in the provision of a comprehensive housing related support & development service to YMCA Leicestershire residents to enable them to build firm foundations for a positive future.

Salary: £27,144pa. (Grade C1)

Hours of Work: 40-hours per week including 1- hour paid lunch. This will include some evening and weekend work as well as being part of the emergency on call rota

Location: Based at the Aylestone Centre in Leicester (LE2).

Benefits include: A generous 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays, Birthday Leave, Service Leave, Welfare Leave, Pension and Health Cash Plan, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Free YMCA Gym access, Free Parking at Aylestone, Blue Light Discount Card, and Complimentary Y theatre tickets.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Taking a lead role in the provision of a comprehensive housing related support & development service to YMCA Leicestershire residents to enable them to build firm foundations for a positive future as part of a person-centred approach tailored to individual needs.
  • Holding a support caseload working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help young people identify and meet their personal, social, health, learning and employment needs as identified in their Support and Resettlement plan, within an average 6-month time frame.
  • Carrying out weekly Health & Safety Room Checks of the accommodation in which young people are living
  • Proactively managing and leading a team of support workers using organisational policies and contractual expectations.
  • Developing and implementing strategies to manage challenging behaviour in a professional manner
  • Understanding and advising the team on the principles of relevant legislative frameworks

    About you

    As a Senior Housing Support Worker, you will have excellent interpersonal skills, with evidence of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with team members, young adults and multi-agency teams. You will also have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as a high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality. You will be a proactive team-player and have experience of working disengaged young adults with complex needs and challenging behaviour.

    To succeed in the role of Transition Coach, your key skills will include:

    • A recognised formal qualification in Social Work, Youth & Community Development, Housing, Criminology or relevant Social Science to degree level or equivalent.
    • Proven experience at a comparable senior level
    • Clear understanding of the needs of homeless people
    • Direct experience of working with disengaged young adults with complex needs and challenging behaviour
    • Direct experience of working with a range of multi-agency partners at delivery level.

  • Safeguarding Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    A little bit about what we are looking for...Are you ready to lead a dynamic team, shape our neighbourhoods, and drive operational excellence? As the Safeguarding Officer at PA Housing, you will hold a pivotal position in safeguarding the well-being and rights of vulnerable individuals. Resident welfare is key in everything we do, in this role you will...

  • HR Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    Join Our Team: HR Officer at PA Housing (12-Month Fixed Term Role)Are you passionate about delivering operational excellence? At PA Housing, we are looking for a dedicated HR Officer to join our team for a 12-month fixed term. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring our services align with our organisational people strategy, driving constant...

  • Income Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    A little bit about what we are looking for...Due to our growing Income team, we have the opportunity for a new Income Officer to join us on a permanent basis.We are happy to offer hybrid working with this role; You will be required to be in the office for around 2/3 days per week with the rest being from home, however please bear in mind we may need you to...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    Service Charge OfficerJob reference: 000839Salary: £29,717 per annumClosing date: 08/09/2023Location: Hybrid - Case House, Surrey or Bede Island, LeicesterEmployment type: PermanentHours Per Week: 35So what's the role all about?We have recently merged 2 departments to support our expanding strategic focus on customers whilst creating new structures to...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    A little bit about what we are looking for...We embrace the future of work with our hybrid working model, offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role. You'll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately 2-3 days per week in the office with the remainder being from the comfort of your own home. However bear in mind...

  • Procurement Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom pa housing Full time

    A little bit about what we are looking for...We have a great opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join us here at PA Housing, supporting the Procurement Manager with ensuring that the organisation has a robust and compliant approach to procurement; giving assurance that procurement systems, processes, templates and policies are relevant and that...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Paragon Asra Housing Limited Full time £2,400

    Full UK driving licence required - £2,400 car allowance paid per annum Be part of an out of hours rota Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our organisation and its community? Join us as our new Head of Health & Safety and play a crucial part in driving innovation and excellence in risk management. At PA...

  • Field Housing Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Serco Inc. Full time

    Copy URLField Housing OfficerFull Time 37.5 hours Hourly£13.04WidnesHere within our Dispersed Accommodation Contract, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Officer with strong interpersonal skills to work on a Fixed Term Contract initially until 28th February 2024. We focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring that...

  • Field Housing Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Serco Inc. Full time

    Copy URLField Housing OfficerFull Time 37.5 hours Hourly- £13.04LeicesterHere within our Dispersed Accommodation Contract, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Officer with strong interpersonal skills to work on a Fixed Term Contract initially until 28th February 2024. We focus on assisting individuals through the asylum system, ensuring...

  • Legal Executive

    2 weeks ago


    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    A little bit about what we are looking for...Are you ready to lead a dynamic team, shape our neighbourhoods, and drive operational excellence? As the Legal Executive (ASB) at PA Housing, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the resident experience and fostering strong community relationships.In this pivotal position, you will support the Head of...

  • Legal Executive

    2 weeks ago


    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    A little bit about what we are looking for...Are you ready to lead a dynamic team, shape our neighbourhoods, and drive operational excellence? As the Legal Executive (ASB) at PA Housing, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the resident experience and fostering strong community relationships.In this pivotal position, you will support the Head of...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Medecho Ltd Full time

    Locum Senior House Officers in General Surgery required for a long term position based in the beautiful location in Leicester. An interested applicant will need to work about 56 hours per week, with an on call rota TBC. For more information or to apply, please contact us via email with your CV to call Medecho Ltd, 502 Cumberland House 80 Scrubs Lane,...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    A little bit about what we are looking for...Are you ready to lead a dynamic team, shape our neighbourhoods, and drive operational excellence? As the Head of Contracts & Partnerships at PA Housing, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the resident experience and fostering strong community relationships. This is senior role focused on delivering...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    A little bit about what we are looking for...Are you ready to lead a dynamic team, shape our neighbourhoods, and drive operational excellence? As the Head of Tenancy Sustainability at PA Housing, your role will be crucial in managing the safeguarding of PA residents and improving the resident experience by nurturing robust community connections to empower...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    Job reference: 001181Salary: £33,285 per annumClosing date: 26/03/2024Location: Bede Island - LeicesterEmployment type: PermanentHours Per Week: 35 (Working 4 days on 4 days off; 12pm - 22:00pm)A little bit about what we are looking for...As a Team Leader in our Service 24 department, you will be expected to successfully deliver an excellent Out of Hours...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    A little bit about what we are looking for...Join our dynamic team to lead data transformation, generate actionable business insights, and develop a robust, streamlined reporting capability.Collaborate closely with the business units to identify and resolve data quality and integrity issues, assessing these against business risk. Empower your colleagues with...

  • HR Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    So what's the role all about?Working within our thriving HR department, you will have responsibility for generalist support and advice across the business, ensuring compliance with current employment law and best practice.This role can offer hybrid working, meaning you will be required to be in the office for around 2/3 days a week with the rest being from...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    A little bit about what we are looking for...Being the front face of service charges by building positive relationships with residents, delivering a high standard of customer service. Providing accurate, transparent and clear communication surrounding service charges and placing the customer at the heart of the operation. Working with other departments...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Medecho Ltd Full time

    Locum House Officers in Internal (General) Medicine required immediately for our client based at a beautiful area in Leicester. Our Client is a leading supplier of Internal (General) Medicine to hospitals across the UK. The opportunities are available all over the UK within various different locations. If you would like to take advantage of a rewarding...


  • Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

    A little bit about what we are looking for...Provide administrative support to internal and external customers as part of the Retrofit Delivery Team. Receive and respond to customer's retrofit related enquiries and carry out all administrative duties related to this role.We are happy to offer hybrid working with this role; You will be required to be in the...