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Posted 14 August, 2026

Scheme Manager

Hightown
Watford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Scheme Manager - Adult Homelessness Services
\n Location: St Albans (Martin House & Hatfield Road)
\n Hours: 37.5 per week (rota)
\n Salary: £34,320 per annum

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Lead with purpose and make a difference
\n We're seeking a compassionate Scheme Manager to lead our adult homelessness services, supporting individuals to rebuild their lives in safe, inclusive environments.

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About the role
\n You will manage two supported housing schemes:

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  • Martin House: 16 self-contained flats for adults with support needs, focused on independence and recovery
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  • Hatfield Road: 5-bed shared HMO for men with lower support needs
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You will ensure both services are safe, compliant and deliver high-quality, person-centred, trauma-informed support.

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Key responsibilities

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  • Provide overall leadership, ensuring services reflect our values: Empower, Respect, Inclusion, Compassion and Collaboration
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  • Support residents to build independence and access services
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  • Lead, supervise and develop staff, managing rotas and performance
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  • Maintain high standards in safeguarding, housing management and service delivery
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  • Build strong partnerships with local authorities and external agencies
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  • Oversee referrals, voids, incidents and continuous improvement
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About you

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  • Experience in homelessness, supported housing or similar
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  • Strong leadership and people management skills
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  • Knowledge of safeguarding, housing and complex needs
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  • Prior Management experience a bonus
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Why join us?

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  • 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
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  • £34,320 per annum with performance bonus's
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  • Monthly attendance bonus
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  • Pension, life assurance and bonus opportunities
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  • Training, wellbeing support and Blue Light discounts
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Subject to DBS, references, right to work and medical checks. We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.

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We will shortlist applicants on an ongoing basis and may close the advert early.

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