SENIOR MANAGED ACCOMMODATION OFFICER

The Managed Accommodation Service forms part of the Specialist Housing Section and provides High quality, long term affordable accommodation to those that have faced or experienced homelessness. Through multiple locations across Cardiff, site management deliver the following provisions:

• Dedicated housing management service
• Repairs and maintenance service
• Support Services

The service is a new way of meeting the needs of those who require accommodation, creating an exciting opportunity for individuals to join the team as the service develops and grows in the future.

We are recruiting for a Senior Managed Accommodation Service Officer. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of Managed Accommodation Services and will have line management responsibility for a staff team.

The Senior Managed Accommodation Service Officer will be responsible for:

• Managing properties within the Council's Managed Accommodation service, offering accommodation over multiple sites.
• Managing and coordinating the health and safety of the Managed Accommodation sites and other supported accommodation services.
• Accommodating service users, with a range of support and managing staff members.
• Management and control of the service budget.
• Involved in the development of new accommodation and sites.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate experience of managing Accommodation sites and have a sound understanding of delivering Support Services within a Multi-disciplinary context.

You will be a driven person, showing a commitment to the service with the ability to foster positive relationships with partner organisations.

Management of health and safety within residential buildings or a similar environment would be advantageous.

The post holder will be expected to maintain and develop their knowledge regarding legislation and introduce new initiatives and procedures to drive forward standards across the service.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks. This role will form part of on call rota, outside of normal office hours. A full and valid driving licence and access to own vehicle is an essential requirement of this role. This vacancy is suitable for post share. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. You will be informed in advance whether the interview process for this role will be held in person or on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Katherine Selby Managed Accommodation Service Manager at . We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:

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Job Category Housing

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent