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Join Hightown as a Scheme Manager - Oxleys Road Salary: £33,054 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Driving Licence Required: Yes About the Role Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health needs and leading a dedicated team? We're looking for an experienced Scheme Manager to join our supported housing service at Oxleys Road, a purpose-built scheme of 20 one-bedroom flats designed for individuals living with mental illness. As Scheme Manager, you'll: <ul><li>Lead and inspire a committed staff team</li><li>Review and implement support plans using a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach (PIE)</li><li>Manage change, including the rollout of our new support planning tool, Nourish</li><li>Provide outreach support to individuals in the wider community</li><li>Oversee rota planning, budgets, recruitment, and induction</li><li>Ensure high standards of care and compliance with PAMMs inspections</li></ul>This is a hands-on leadership role where your creativity, resilience, and person-centred approach will make a real difference. What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who: <ul><li>Has experience working in mental health services</li><li>Understands best practices in supporting individuals with complex needs including autism, personality disorders, and schizophrenia</li><li>Is confident in multi-agency working and advocating for service users</li><li>Can support staff wellbeing and lead by example</li><li>Is flexible and willing to work occasional weekends</li><li>Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle</li></ul>Our Values We're proud of our values and want you to share them: <ul><li>Putting residents and people we support first</li><li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li><li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li><li>Being cost-effective without compromising standards or safety</li></ul>Why Work for Hightown? We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and career development: <ul><li>33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service</li><li>Annual bonus based on performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus</li><li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development</li><li>Workplace pension scheme &amp; life assurance (3x salary)</li><li>Mileage reimbursement</li><li>Refer-a-friend bonus (£130)</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li></ul>Ready to make a difference? If you share our values and want to lead a service that truly supports people to live independently, we'd love to hear from you. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

Scheme Manager

1 year Fixed-Term Contract REF: H632 At Dacorum Borough Council, we are committed to providing safe, supportive, and high-quality housing services for individuals who need extra help to live independently. We empower residents to build confidence, develop life skills, and take positive steps toward a brighter future. We are seeking a compassionate, proactive Supported Housing Officer to join our team on a Fixed Term basis. You will work directly with residents to ensure their housing needs are met while supporting them to achieve greater independence. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. You will be using your initiative, resolving day-to-day issues, mainly working at sites alone (although working within guidelines) where you will have your own designated office. There will be regular meetings with your line manager plus contact with other members of the team daily. This can be a rewarding and sociable role, and you will also be part of a friendly and supportive team. You must be able to relate to people at all levels, including those with complex needs, and have excellent, diplomatic and clear communication skills. You must be able to maintain accurate computerised records and write clear and concise reports in accordance with our policies and procedures, plus always maintain confidentiality. You must be able to remain effective and calm if emergencies arise. Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. An Enhanced check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details. Salary range <ul><li>£32,067 - £33,642 per year</li></ul>

Supported Housing Officer

Scheme Manager - Broxbourne Salary: £33,054 per annum Hours: 37.5 per week Location: Broxbourne Contract: Permanent Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a team and create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can rebuild their lives? At Hightown, we are looking for a motivated and compassionate Scheme Manager to lead our supported housing scheme in Broxbourne, which provides accommodation for up to 20 single homeless individuals. About the Scheme Our team delivers trauma-informed, person-centred support, helping residents access the services they need - from securing move-on accommodation and claiming benefits, to accessing counselling and specialist support for substance misuse. We are proud to offer a space built on dignity, respect, and empowerment - and we're looking for someone who shares these values. What You Will Be Doing As Scheme Manager, you will: <ul><li>Lead and support a dedicated team</li><li>Oversee the delivery of high-quality support and advice</li><li>Ensure individuals can access and maintain safe, secure housing</li><li>Promote a positive workplace culture rooted in respect and inclusion</li></ul>What We Are Looking For You will bring: <ul><li>Knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing law, and the Equalities Act</li><li>Understanding of the complex challenges faced by homeless individuals</li><li>Experience working in homelessness services</li><li>Proven leadership and supervisory experience</li><li>Strong IT and administrative skills</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence</li></ul>Why Join Hightown? We value our people and offer a generous benefits package, including: <ul><li>33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 with service</li><li>Annual performance bonus</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus</li><li>Comprehensive wellbeing support through the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Ongoing training and development</li><li>Workplace pension &amp; life assurance (3x annual salary)</li><li>Refer-a-friend scheme (£130 bonus)</li></ul>At Hightown, we put the people we support first. We are committed to building passionate, inclusive teams that deliver outstanding care - cost-effectively, without compromising on quality or safety. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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