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Scheme Manager

Hightown Housing Association
locationUpper Lattimore Rd, St Albans AL1 3UD, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 2 weeks ago
Full Time
Scheme Manager - Adult Homelessness Services
Location: St Albans (Martin House & Hatfield Road)
Hours: 37.5 per week (rota)
Salary: £34,320 per annum


Lead with purpose and make a difference
We're seeking a compassionate Scheme Manager to lead our adult homelessness services, supporting individuals to rebuild their lives in safe, inclusive environments.

About the role
You will manage two supported housing schemes:
  • Martin House: 16 self-contained flats for adults with support needs, focused on independence and recovery
  • Hatfield Road: 5-bed shared HMO for men with lower support needs
You will ensure both services are safe, compliant and deliver high-quality, person-centred, trauma-informed support.

Key responsibilities
  • Provide overall leadership, ensuring services reflect our values: Empower, Respect, Inclusion, Compassion and Collaboration
  • Support residents to build independence and access services
  • Lead, supervise and develop staff, managing rotas and performance
  • Maintain high standards in safeguarding, housing management and service delivery
  • Build strong partnerships with local authorities and external agencies
  • Oversee referrals, voids, incidents and continuous improvement
About you
  • Experience in homelessness, supported housing or similar
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, housing and complex needs
Why join us?
  • 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
  • £34,320 per annum with performance bonus's
  • Monthly attendance bonus
  • Pension, life assurance and bonus opportunities
  • Training, wellbeing support and Blue Light discounts
Subject to DBS, references, right to work and medical checks. We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.

We will shortlist applicants on an ongoing basis and may close the advert early.