Service Manager Supported Housing Older People
Job description
Full Time, Permanent
Help Shape the Future of Housing Services for Older People in Bristol
This is an exciting opportunity to lead Bristol City Council's Supported Housing Older People Service at a time of transformation and improvement across Housing Services.
We're looking for an experienced leader to oversee services that support around 1,000 older residents to live independently, safely and confidently in their homes. Leading a dedicated team, you'll drive performance, service improvement and resident satisfaction while shaping the future of supported housing services across the city.
About the Role
You'll provide strategic and operational leadership for a citywide service delivering:
About You
We're looking for an inspiring leader with:
Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of older people across Bristol while helping shape the future of supported housing services. You'll lead a high-profile service, influence strategic direction and work with partners across housing, health and social care to deliver lasting positive outcomes for residents.
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Mark.kempt@bristol.gov.uk Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Full Time, Permanent
Help Shape the Future of Housing Services for Older People in Bristol
This is an exciting opportunity to lead Bristol City Council's Supported Housing Older People Service at a time of transformation and improvement across Housing Services.
We're looking for an experienced leader to oversee services that support around 1,000 older residents to live independently, safely and confidently in their homes. Leading a dedicated team, you'll drive performance, service improvement and resident satisfaction while shaping the future of supported housing services across the city.
About the Role
You'll provide strategic and operational leadership for a citywide service delivering:
- Sheltered housing support and wellbeing services.
- Resident support planning and reviews.
- 24-hour alarm response and assistive technology services.
- Partnership working with health, social care and community organisations.
About You
We're looking for an inspiring leader with:
- Experience leading high-performing customer-focused services.
- Strong people leadership and change management skills.
- Experience managing performance, budgets and service improvement.
- A commitment to improving outcomes for older people.
- Excellent partnership and stakeholder management skills.
- A passion for delivering resident-focused services.
Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of older people across Bristol while helping shape the future of supported housing services. You'll lead a high-profile service, influence strategic direction and work with partners across housing, health and social care to deliver lasting positive outcomes for residents.
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Mark.kempt@bristol.gov.uk Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.