Full job descriptionSenior Housing Support Coordinator - Young People’s Services
Location: Heckmondwike, Kirklees (WF16)
Salary: £34,033 per annum + excellent benefits
Hours: Full-time (37 hours), permanent, with flexibility including evenings and weekends on a rota basis
The Role
You will support the management of a supported housing service, ensuring young people receive person-centred, trauma-informed support that helps them sustain their accommodation and achieve positive outcomes. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, supervising staff, managing referrals and risk, and working closely with external agencies and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
*Support the operational management of supported accommodation services.
*Lead, motivate and supervise a team of support staff.
*Oversee referrals, assessments, allocations and support planning.
*Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and service compliance standards are maintained.
*Manage housing-related issues including tenancy sustainment, anti-social behaviour and occupancy levels.
*Develop effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
*Participate in service rotas, including evenings and weekends where required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
*Experience working within supported housing, hostels, homelessness services or other accommodation-based settings.
*UK Driver’s Licence
*Experience supporting vulnerable young people and managing complex needs.
*Strong safeguarding knowledge and risk assessment experience.
*Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
*Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
*The ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about supporting young people and have the skills and experience to lead a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.