Deputy Housing Support Manager

Apricus Resourcing are currently supporting a hiring company looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable Deputy Housing Support Manager based in KT22 post code area of Leatherhead in Surrey This role is working full time with standard hours 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. Duties include: * -To support the HSM on site, deputising in her/his absence, to manage the team including staff supervision and appraisal of named staff and Resident Volunteers, ensuring they receive appropriate support, training and development. * -To support the HSM in ensuring the team provides high-quality housing and support services to the following client groups: young people, 16+ who sometimes display difficult or challenging behaviour, people with mental illness, learning disabilities or single vulnerable homeless people. * -To support and empower named clients by providing holistic one to one support to encourage their personal development, whilst effectively managing risk, and to assist them to achieve their individual goals and live as independently as possible. * -To support the HSM in ensuring the team carries out housing management activities such as rent collection, tenancy enforcement, reporting maintenance issues and health and safety checks as effectively as possible whilst ensuring a firm but empathetic approach to support clients to maintain their licence or tenancies. In return for your commitment, we are able to offer a very competitive salary of £31,000 per year. The successful candidates will have the following: * -Can build professional, non-judgmental relationships with people with complex needs * -Is confident working with individuals experiencing drug and alcohol dependence * -Communicates effectively with clients, colleagues and partner agencies * -Can manage risk appropriately and escalate concerns where necessary * -Is organised and able to manage their own workload * -Has basic numeracy and written communication skills (GCSE Maths and English level 4 or equivalent) * -Is confident using IT systems (Excel, Word, Outlook, internet) * -Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work purposes Some great company benefits include: * 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays off. * An additional 1-day pro rata per annum wellbeing day * Interest free staff loans * Training & Development opportunities * Flexible working options * A defined contribution pension scheme * Additional pay where applicable for participating in emergency out of hours support rota * The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year * Access to our benefits platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends * Life assurance cover * Eyecare vouchers * Free DBS checks * Training and development opportunities * Employee assistance programme * Interest-free staff loans * Flexible working options * Cycle to Work Scheme Benefits else can you expect from Apricus? – Free of charge new DBS disclosure certificate – Dedicated Consultant permanently assigned to you with all the sector expertise required. – Excellent efficient weekly Payroll and professional Compliance Department System, ensuring that you are accurately paid on time, every time. – The most competitive Rates the sector can offer, allowing you to achieve earnings unlike anywhere else. – Leading £300 Referral Bonus, for every successful referral to Apricus