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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

Housing Operations Manager Salary up to £50,000 per annum plus work your way with flexibility and family friendly policies. Permanent and 6-month Fixed Term opportunities Bishop Stortford covering your patch across Hertfordshire and Essex. Home, a place where you belong Are you an experienced housing professional who leads and inspires? Join us to manage a diverse housing portfolio across our Central region delivering rented, leasehold and supported housing services. You'll ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence and outstanding customer outcomes while shaping strategy and leading high-performing teams to achieve real impact. If you're ready to step into a role with real scope, this could be your switch moment. What you'll do <ul><li> Lead and support Service Managers and Housing Managers and their team performance across rented, leasehold and supported housing </li><li> Manage your own housing portfolio ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards and internal policies </li><li> Drive operational efficiency, including rent collection, void management, tenancy sustainment and continuous improvement across all service strands </li><li> Monitor KPIs, performance and budgets, making data-driven decisions to improve services </li><li> Build strong relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders to support our strategic objectives </li></ul>Why join us You'll join a team that's collaborative, experienced and genuinely supportive - our colleagues make a real difference here. You'll have the freedom to shape your role, grow your skills, influence outcomes for our customers and make a real impact. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work! You have <ul><li> Significant experience managing housing services in rented, leasehold and supported settings. You'll ideally have - or be working towards CiH Level 4 too. </li><li> Proven leadership skills and a track record of developing brilliant teams and ensuring a high-performance culture with measurable outcomes </li><li> Knowledge of housing regulations and compliance requirements </li><li> Ability to manage budgets, interpret financial data and make commercial decisions </li><li> Excellent communication, coaching, negotiation and conflict resolution skills </li></ul>Stronger together We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work ! The Practical bits <ul><li> You'll manage your own diary and we're open to agree a working pattern with you. </li><li> We typically work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our local services or out in our communities, with the rest from home. As you're covering a large geographical patch there will be a fair bit of travel to our services and teams. </li><li> You need an Enhanced with barring list DBS check (we pay) </li><li> You need to be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle insured for business purposes (on the job mileage? We've got you covered!) </li></ul>What's in it for you? <ul><li> 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"). The option to buy 5 more each year </li><li> 2 paid volunteering days each year </li><li> Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140 each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more </li><li> Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary) </li><li> 800 discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more </li></ul>Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Operations Manager Job Description , find out about us , for help to apply and our benefits . Roles can close early, so don't wait. For reasonable adjustments email <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>

Housing Operations Manager

Operations Manager Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about empowering young people to thrive? At Hightown Housing Association, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to live independently, safely, and with dignity. We are seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to lead our Young People homelessness services in Watford &amp; Hemel Hempstead. This is a unique opportunity to shape services that support young people facing complex challenges - whether transitioning out of care, experiencing homelessness, or needing tailored support to build life skills and resilience. What You Will Lead On <ul><li>High-quality, strengths-based support that promotes independence, safety, and personal growth.</li><li>Compliance with key legalisation and frameworks including Ofsted Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, Children Act 1989 &amp; 2004, Care Act 2014.</li><li>Service development and transformation to meet evolving needs and commissioning priorities.</li><li>Recruitment, supervision, and development of passionate, trauma-informed staff teams.</li><li>Strategic partnerships with commissioners, social workers, and external agencies.</li><li>Performance monitoring, audits, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>What You Will Bring <ul><li>Proven leadership in young people's services, care, or supported housing.</li><li>An in depth understanding of the multiple and complex needs experienced by homeless people</li><li>Previous experience of working in services for people experiencing homelessness</li><li>Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and risk management.</li><li>Experience managing complex services and driving operational excellence.</li><li>A collaborative, compassionate approach to team and service development.</li><li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li></ul>Why Hightown? <ul><li>Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts people first.</li><li>Lead services that truly change lives.</li><li>Enjoy a supportive culture of learning, reflection, and innovation.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Opportunities to shape the future of care and supported housing.</li></ul> Make a Real Impact This is more than a management role - it's a chance to shape services that change lives. You will work closely with commissioners, social workers, and external partners to ensure our Young People services are responsive, compassionate, and effective. The Benefits: <ul><li> £43,446 per annum for a 37.5-hour week </li><li> 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 with service </li><li> Monthly attendance bonus and annual performance bonus </li><li> Workplace pension and life assurance (3x salary) </li><li> Refer-a-friend scheme (£130 bonus) </li><li> Ongoing professional development and support </li><li> Monthly reflective practice sessions </li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us. Please note due to the nature of the services we run and the need to respond to business requirements, you may be required to work with different cohorts and/or within different geographical patch areas during your employment. The organisation reserves the right to make such changes to meet operational and service delivery needs. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Operations Manager

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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