Homeless Prevention – Housing Pathways Scheme Manager
£39,821.25 per annum
37 hours per week
Location – The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston
What will you be doing in this role?
You will be overseeing management of The Spires, a 26-bed scheme which provides temporary accommodation for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The scheme provides high-quality support services and accommodation to residents who face multiple disadvantage. You will manage a team who deliver support using a person-centred approach that promotes independence, responsibility, and personal wellbeing.
Why are you the best person for us?
We are looking for:
- Values that match ours
- A person who can work with tenants who have experienced multiple disadvantage, without judgement
- Someone who is passionate about delivering trauma informed services
- Experience of delivering supported housing services or similar and has strong housing management knowledge
- Works well under pressure and manages conflict when it arises
- Can develop their team, helping them to become skilled and realise their goals aspirations
- Strong safeguarding awareness and knowledge
It would be a bonus if you also had:
- Experience of tenant co-production
- Developed Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments
- Have a housing related qualification at degree level or equivalent
- Experience delivering training to others
An important bit!
Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!
Working Arrangements:
This role involves working at The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston.
37 hours per week which can be worked flexibly, Monday to Friday.
Why work at Community Gateway?
We are a values-based employer and our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays and including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cash plan, reward and recognition scheme and much more. More information about our benefits can be found on the attachment below.
A bit more about us:
Community Gateway own and manage around 7000 homes across the cityof Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.
And finally, we want to be a great place to work….so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you. If you haven't done so already, check out the candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.
Dates for your diary:
The closing date for this role is Sunday 24th August 2025 atmidnight with interviews held week commencing 1st September 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
