Our client, based in Manchester, is currently recruiting for a Senior Support Manager on a permanent contract.
The position is due to start from April and is a full-time position. The salary can pay up to £50,000 for the right person.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with Refugees or Asylum Seekers and have a really strong background with welfare and benefits.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Managing a team of up to 9 staff, helping support refugees within a supported living service
* Overseeing Housing Benefit claims and applications for service users
* Liaising with Local Authorities and signposting to relevant external agencies
* Ensuring void turnaround time is kept to a minimum
* Creating policies and strategies to fit organisations objectives
* Managing service uses Universal Credit accounts, ensuring these are being used correctly to pay for their tenancy
* Coordinating and overseeing disputes with residents service charges, liaising with the finance matter on these claims
* Ensuring all compliance is up to date and records are kept in time
Experience required:
* Experience liaising with Local Authorities and clients who have been signposted
* Strong knowledge on the welfare benefits system
Working hours:
* 37 hours per week
* Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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