Supported Lodgings Coordinator
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Stockport, SK1 3TA |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75769999 |
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Supported Lodgings Coordinator
SO1 (£34,434 - £39,152)
37 hours, Full-Time
Temporary (12 months)
Hybrid: Central House minimum 2 days per week and homeworking
Application Deadline: 10 December 2025, 11:59pm
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisting Date: 12 December 2025
Interview Date: 18 and 19 December 2025
Interview Type: Face-to-Face
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Your Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join our dynamic team as a Supported Lodgings Coordinator and play a pivotal role in providing safe and supportive living environments for young individuals transitioning to independent living.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Recruiting, assessing, and training new supported lodging providers.
- Matching young people with suitable lodging placements.
- Offering ongoing support and supervision to both providers and young people.
- Collaborating with social services, education providers, and other agencies to ensure comprehensive support.
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of placements to ensure quality and safety.
- Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
About You
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual with:
- A background in social work, youth work, or a related field.
- Knowledge of the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations (2023) and legislation in relation to supported lodgings.
- Experience in recruiting, assessing, training, and supporting volunteers or hosts.
- Experience working with young people, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
- Flexibility to occasionally work evenings if required.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel.
About Us
At Stockport Supported Lodgings Scheme we are committed to providing high-quality support services to young people in need. We believe in empowering individuals to reach their full potential by offering safe and nurturing environments. As a Supported Lodgings Coordinator, you will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the community. We offer a supportive work environment, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and help shape the future of young individuals, we would love to hear from you.
At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.
We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jill Sherratt Team Manager at jill.sherratt@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.
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