Residential Team Leader - Young People (Supported Accommodation)

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 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 is currently £31,765.82, if you join on or after 1st August your pay will increase to £33,423.32.

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.

About Us

We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we 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 promoting the welfare of children and adults. This role involves direct work with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of our rigorous recruitment and selection process, we carry out comprehensive vetting checks-including an Enhanced DBS and employment references-to ensure all appointed individuals are suitable to work with the people we support.

If you are offered the role, references will be requested for all positions involving work with children or vulnerable adults. You must also provide a full employment history in your CV, with clear explanations for any gaps.

Please note that Bedspace is currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

£34,375.24 per annum inclusive of sleep rate