Support Manager / Homelessness Project WorkerAn excellent opportunity for a Senior Homeless Project Worker to join a supported housing service, leading a team and delivering high-quality housing management, safeguarding and tenant support to vulnerable individuals within a residential setting.If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Senior Support Worker, Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Homeless Support Worker, Homeless Support Manager, Housing Manager, Housing Officer, Residential Support Worker, Supported Housing Team Leader, Care Team Leader, Care ManagerThere are 2 positions available, one senior and one non-senior roleSALARY: £26,965 to £32,642 per annum + Generous Benefits LOCATION: Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX4) Office-based roleJOB TYPE: Full-Time, 12 Month Fixed Term ContractWORKING HOURS: Shift work,36 hours per week Week 1: Monday 08:00-20:00, Tuesday 10:00-20:00, Thursday 08:00-16:00, Sunday 14:00-20:00Week 2: Monday 09:00-18:00, Tuesday to Thursday 08:00-17:00JOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Manager / Homelessness Project Worker to join a dedicated supported housing team in Oxford. This role combines leadership, housing management, safeguarding and facilities oversight within a residential environment.As a Support Manager / Homelessness Project Worker you will coordinate a small team, ensuring effective service delivery, compliance with health and safety standards, and high-quality support for residents. You will play a key role in tenancy sustainment, independent living skills and partnership working.The Support Manager / Homelessness Project Worker will also support service users with housing advice, financial planning, access to benefits and engagement with health and social care services, promoting positive outcomes and long-term stability.DUTIESYour duties as the Support Manager / Homelessness Project Worker include:Team Leadership and Coordination: Line manage and support a team of Intensive Housing Management WorkersRota Management: Ensure appropriate staffing levels to safely manage the service at all timesHousing Management: Oversee tenancy and licence agreements, addressing breaches, arrears and anti-social behaviourHealth and Safety Compliance: Carry out building checks and ensure adherence to health and safety regulationsFacilities Oversight: Coordinate maintenance and liaise with internal teams regarding repairs and building managementSafeguarding and Incident Reporting: Complete reports and escalate concerns appropriatelyResident Support: Provide guidance on tenancy responsibilities, financial planning and accessing benefitsPartnership Working: Build relationships with external agencies and community servicesUser Engagement: Promote resident participation, feedback and involvement in service developmentCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIALEducated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and EnglishPrevious experience in a care, support or housing environmentExperience of safeguarding processes and proceduresExperience of leading or coordinating a teamStrong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationshipsAbility to support individuals in developing independent living skillsCompetent IT skills, including use of systems and record keepingAbility to follow administrative procedures and maintain confidentialityFlexible approach to work and ability to respond to emergenciesDESIRABLENVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towardsExperience in facilities management or health and safetyDriving licence and access to own transportBENEFITS25 days holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)Up to 8% contributory pensionFlexible workingGenerous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your familyThis role requires an Enhanced DBS check.The organisation recognises that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements.If this sounds like you, theyd still encourage you to apply should you not feel you meet the criteria 100%.APPLY TODAYBy submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-C14559Full-Time, Permanent Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.JBRP1_UKTJ