Independent Living Area Manager

Description:

Independent Living Area Manager
Bedford (Hybrid working)
£38,426.20 per annum plus car allowance
Permanent
Full time (37 hours per week)
We are currently looking for a dedicated Independent Living Area Manager to lead our Specialist Housing in delivering high-quality services to our customers. If you possess a strong background in housing and working with customers with additional needs, we invite you to apply:
What you will be doing:
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Effectively lead your team, clearly communicating departmental and organisational goals with a strong focus on customer strategy.
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Maintain comprehensive oversight of all case management within your team, ensuring proactive and preventative measures are implemented.
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Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding by supporting team members in reporting and managing all resident-related cases.
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Lead efforts in liaising, networking, and negotiating with local authorities and support providers to enhance service delivery.
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Guide and inspire a specialist team to deliver services to a diverse range of customer with additional or complex needs.
We’d love to meet someone with:
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Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a strong team.
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Extensive experience in tenancy and neighbourhood management.
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Solid experience working with vulnerable clients and a thorough understanding of safeguarding practices.
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Excellent knowledge of housing and related legislation, including the management of different tenures.
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Strong experience in debt management.
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Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with external organisations.
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Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.
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Strong written communication and report writing skills.
Amongst what we offer you is:
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A competitive salary of £38,426.20 per annum plus car allowance
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28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays
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A generous contributory pension scheme
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Private health care
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Free life assurance
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Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym
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Opportunities for learning and development
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Discounted gym membership
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Retail discount scheme
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Hybrid Working
Closing date: 9th July 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed
Please note the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS application.
We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible