Assistant Manager for Supported Housing

3 weeks ago


West Sussex, United Kingdom YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP Full time

37.5 hours per week / Permanent / Onsite role from Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with one late shift weekly

Our goal is to empower children and young individuals to realize their potential. We achieve this by offering a secure living environment, enhancing life skills, boosting self-esteem, and promoting emotional health and mental wellness.

Are you a compassionate leader who excels at achieving optimal outcomes, guiding a vibrant team to foster positive transformations for young individuals?

If you resonate with this, we present an engaging opportunity for an Assistant Manager for Supported Housing to become part of our services for 16+ Older Looked After Young People (OLYP), Care Leavers, and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). Our services provide specialized supported accommodation where young individuals are guided to develop essential skills for independent living, safely navigate their newfound freedoms, and embrace the responsibilities of adulthood, all while receiving the appropriate level of support from a skilled team. The primary aim of the service is to assist residents in transitioning to independent housing through life skills training. In this role, you will report to the Supported Housing Manager and be accountable for:

Service Management: Assisting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily functions of the services to ensure compliance with service specifications, including adherence to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted standards. Oversee the referral, interview, and induction processes for all residents, ensuring that the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are thoroughly understood. Guarantee the quality of the accommodation provided by collaborating with the Housing and Property Services team to conduct estate inspections, health & safety assessments, and manage repairs in accordance with organizational targets and legal obligations. Work alongside the Supported Housing Manager to ensure effective monitoring of transition options.

Team Leadership and Development: Directly manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, workplace culture, and personal growth align with best practices. Ensure the team is sufficiently trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young individuals, enabling them to reach their goals while maintaining safe and consistent boundaries.

General Responsibilities: Participate in the 'on call' rota to provide out-of-hours management support to projects in the broader area. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma-Informed approaches, and restorative practices in your work.

ABOUT YOU: We recognize that exceptional candidates may not meet every requirement listed or possess unique skills not mentioned. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply and share your story.

You should have prior experience in supported housing or similar services for young individuals and/or vulnerable adults, along with experience in managing and/or supervising a team. A solid understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted, as well as knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments, is essential. You will possess strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations while remaining calm and solution-oriented. Additionally, you should have experience overseeing safeguarding procedures for young individuals or vulnerable adults in residential settings, along with an understanding of maintaining professional boundaries.



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