Deputy Housing Manager

RSR is a public safety, Housing & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety & housing employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety, housing and enterprise security skills and experience.

RSR are currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in Coventry for a Deputy Housing Manager.

This is a permanent role, 40hrs per week. Shift timings can vary, starting as early as 8 AM for early shifts and extending up to 8 PM for late shifts. Offering a salary of £28,829.

You must hold a UK driving license and have access to your own vehicle for this role.

Main Duties:

• Assist in the management of a stable and effective service in the community to support clients to comply and model pro-social behaviour including some who are managed under MAPPA arrangements, accommodated via our Ministry of Justice contract to live crime free and thrive independently.
• Assist in the management of the referral process in order to achieve agreed occupancy/target levels.
• Work with police and probation along with the local authority housing department in order to ensure that the prospective clients meet all of the service and statutory criteria.
• Assist in feeding back to both applicants and referrers upon the selection and de-selection of applications for accommodation.
• Supervise and help support the development of staff as directed by your line manager and to assist in the recruitment, training and supervision of the staff team.
• Provide relevant information and feedback on occupancy related matters to clients.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining accurate records including correspondence, housing management plans and health and safety records on client’s file and other housing management records.
• Deliver service outcomes in line with our business plans and to promote the client’s mission and values.

Essential Requirements:

• QCF Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or commitment to work for, and obtain, a qualification deemed relevant to the post
• Numerate, literate and analytical with attention to details to be able to develop and present records and reports including budgets in Excel.
• Familiar with computer packages including Word, Excel, email and allied computer skills.
• Demonstrable experience of working in supported housing, care or voluntary sector.
• Good understanding of the issues affecting ex-offenders/ substance misusers.

This role will be subject to vetting and the successful individual will be required to obtain and maintain these clearances.

Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them to ourselves. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay up in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

RSR Housing is member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.