About the Role
As a Team Leader within the Yorkshire Pathway team here at Bedspace covering Hull / East riding, you’ll play a key role in guiding and supporting a team of dedicated Support Workers, ensuring that together, we provide the highest level of support to our Young People (Service Users).
We provide a range of housing and support packages dependent on the needs of the young person; this includes Solo, Group Living, Hybrid ,Trainer flats as well as Outreach services.
We ensure all our young people have the tools they need to live independently and become a positive part of society. We do this through our work with the ASDAN resettlement training system which is embedded into the work we carry out with our Young People.
Working closely with the Team Manager, you’ll be the go-to person for maintaining our quality standards, meeting OFSTED requirements, and making sure the team is always delivering their best. You’ll also have the chance to step in and lead when the Team Manager is unavailable, keeping things running smoothly and making a real difference every day.
About You
We’re looking for someone who’s truly passionate about making a positive impact. If you love working with people, have previous leadership experience and qualities with an understanding of what it takes to support service users, you’ll fit right in! You’ll need to be a strong communicator and a natural leader, someone who can inspire and motivate your team to thrive.
If you’re the kind of person who embraces challenges and is always looking for ways to improve, we’d love to have you on board.
Note: Salary will be £30,282 if you join before August when the pay will increase to £31,766 .
Key Responsibilities:.
- Lead on the move-in and out process for service users, ensuring all paperwork is completed to a high standard and service users receive a warm welcome and a full induction.
- To deputise for the team manager when necessary, line manage staff and work alongside the management team to ensure high standards are maintained in each property, ensuring quality and safe support to service users.
- Reduce the number of voids (empty beds) and support the growth of Bedspace by planning effectively for move-on and liaising with Team Managers and placement teams regarding new referrals.
- Act as an enabler by assessing, in consultation with Team Managers and Support Workers, those service users who are ready to be transitioned to supported tenancies, ensuring that the appropriate support and benefits will be in place.
- Work collaboratively with regional teams and the wider business to improve Bedspace and embed good practice models.
- Assist Support Workers with the delivery of the ASDAN programme, improving the independence skills and educational achievement of service users.
- Assist the Team Manager with induction of new staff and development of existing staff.
- Managing a team of 9 - 10 staff.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years’ experience in residential/outreach support for children/young.
- Thorough knowledge of safeguarding.
- Have an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, equivalent or willing to work towards.
- Travel is essential so must hold a full Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.
- Computer literate - experience with MS Office
- Knowledge of OFSTED standards and local authority statutory duties.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
- The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references and verification of right to work in the UK.
If you’re committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you!
About Bedspace
We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we care for and support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users. In 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary, during 25 years of Bedspace we’ve supported over 24,000 people to transform their lives.
At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults in our work. This role involves working closely with children and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our recruitment, selection, and appointment processes we conduct a range of vetting checks including Enhanced DBS and reference checks, to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and those we care for and support are appointed.
If successfully appointed references will be taken for all roles where you have worked with adults and children; and additionally, a full work history needs to be included in your CV with explanations for any gaps.
Please note that at present Bedspace are unable to provide sponsorships.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,766.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Application question(s):
- Do you require Visa Sponsorship? (Unfortunately we do not offer this)
Experience:
- residential/outreach support work: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving licence and vehicle insured for business use (required)
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: TLRY2
