Visiting Housing Support Manager

As Service Manager, you will lead Visiting Housing Support services in South West Edinburgh. You ll lead a team of eight staff and support people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or in unsuitable accommodation. The support will focus on empowering people to sustain their tenancies and live well in stable housing. You ll be managed by the Head of Services and work within a peer group of 7 other managers across the organisation. This service is delivered in partnership with Right There and you ll work with colleagues across the partnership, sharing a responsibility to develop and embed our partnership approach. Overview This service is commissioned by City of Edinburgh Council and is in year 2 of a 10 year contract. Your team will support 300-400 people each year through phone support, direct meetings in people s homes, running drop in sessions and visiting shared houses and other temporary accommodation. Your team will help people understand how to bid for housing; help them access benefits; signpost services to help them with additional concerns including mental health support; and, when the time comes, your team will support them to set up their tenancy in a sustainable way. Responsibilities Your responsibilities are in four parts: Leading a team Delivering the service Partnership working Upholding the values and culture Leading a team You will lead and line manage a team of eight practitioners and administrative support creating a high-performing, ..... full job details .....