South West based charitable housing association BCHA was founded over 50 years ago with a continuing mission to meet housing need and end homelessness. We aim to achieve this through the building and provision of affordable and secure homes, and by supporting individuals to take control and lead independent, fulfilled lives. Whether we are developing sites or supporting people with housing, learning or living skills, we believe in equality, the importance of every individual and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect. Our doors are open to everyone.

BCHA is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead and develop a high-performing team delivering person-centred, psychologically informed support to young people. Working closely with the Business Manager, you will oversee service delivery, drive quality and performance, support colleague development, and build strong partnerships to achieve positive outcomes for customers.

We are looking for someone with:

• Skills leading or supervising teams within homelessness, supported housing, mental health or related services.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based and psychologically informed approaches.
• Strong safeguarding, risk management and multi-agency working experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• A passion for empowering young people and delivering outstanding services.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led team and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

Why Apply?

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your Managerial experience, broaden your operational knowledge, and contribute to the continued success of our Young People's Services. You will play a vital role in supporting both customers and colleagues while helping to shape the future delivery of our services.

If you are looking for your next challenge and want to make a meaningful impact across the service, we would welcome your application.

BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.

As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to ‘deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and in compliance with current legislation.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: July 2nd

Interview date: July 3rd

. prioritise the immediate safety needs of the customers and manage risk;

· enable customers to access funds and specific support services;

· engage customers in their own recovery and support planning;

· provide intensive personalised support and effective case management;

· support access to services including legal, mental health, sexual, domestic, drug & alcohol abuse;

· build professional working relationships - internally & externally;

· be a resilient, confident, calm, practical & pragmatic person;

· be self-motivated, proactive, assertive, empathic and non-judgemental;

· have good listening, questioning and written skills