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The Renewal Programme is made up of a team who believe in supporting individuals to make positive changes to their lives. We believe that a holistic, person-centred approach is the best way to truly achieve these changes.
Current Vacancies
Housing Service Manager (Supported Housing)
£45,000–£48,000 per annum | 36 hours | Newham
Location: E13 & E7
About the Renewal Programme
The Renewal Programme has been serving Newham’s communities for over 50 years. We support over 3,000 people each year through advocacy, housing, education and community initiatives. Our vision is vibrant and integrated Newham communities where everyone has access to suitable jobs, homes, health and education. This role is central to delivering that vision. If you are ready to lead a supported housing service with purpose, integrity and ambition, we would love to hear from you.
About the role:
As Housing Service Manager, you will lead the effective delivery of high-quality support and resettlement services, ensuring safe, compliant and consistent practice across our housing provision.
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In this role, you will:
- Provide confident operational leadership to a dedicated housing team
- Oversee service performance, income and compliance processes
- Ensure robust safeguarding, health & safety and governance standards
- Strengthen move-on pathways and outcome-focused practice
- Build strong relationships with commissioners, housing partners and referral agencies
- Foster a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture
- You will work in partnership with senior leadership, holding clear responsibility for service delivery while contributing to the ongoing development of our housing offer.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience leading supported housing or accommodation-based support services
- Understands safeguarding, rent performance and contract delivery
- Is confident supervising staff and driving performance
- Can balance accountability with empathy and sound judgement
- Is comfortable analysing service data and improving systems
- Shares our commitment to dignity, inclusion and empowerment
- You will bring energy, clarity and professionalism – alongside a deep understanding of the realities facing people experiencing homelessness.
How to apply
To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter to Damian.callender@renewalprogramme.org.uk.
Deadline: 17th March 2026
Please note that this role will have a three-step interview process.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check
Housing Team Leader (Supported Housing)
£35,000–£38,000 per annum | 36 hours | Newham
Location: E13 & E7
About the Renewal Programme
The Renewal Programme is a well-established Newham charity supporting over 3,000 people each year. Our work is rooted in dignity, inclusion, collaboration and empowerment. This is an opportunity to take the next step in your housing career while remaining close to frontline practice and real impact. If you’re ready to step up, lead by example and make a tangible difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role:
As Housing Team Leader, you will provide hands-on operational leadership, ensuring high-quality, strengths-based support is delivered consistently and safely across our housing provision.
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In this role, you will:
- Line-manage Housing Support Workers
- Coordinate day-to-day service delivery
- Act as first point of escalation for safeguarding and operational issues
- Monitor casework quality, risk management and move-on planning
- Oversee rent processes and tenancy sustainment
- Hold a small caseload of residents, including more complex cases
- Model strong, outcome-focused support practice
- You will deputise for the Housing Service Manager when required and play a key role in maintaining high standards across the service.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has solid experience in supported housing or homelessness services
- Has managed complex or high-risk cases confidently
- Understands safeguarding and tenancy sustainment
- Has experience supervising or mentoring staff
- Can balance compassion with professional boundaries
- Is organised, proactive and solutions-focused
How to apply
To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter to Damian.callender@renewalprogramme.org.uk.
Deadline: 17th March 2026
Please note that this role will have a three-step interview process.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check
Our Values
Dignity: treating everyone with kindness and respect.
Inclusion: a community where everyone belongs.
Collaboration: working together to achieve more.
Empowerment: co-creating opportunities for positive change.
Staff Benefits
At the Renewal Programme, we provide our staff with:
- Free access to employee assistance plan
- Staff well-being day
- Staff away day
- Cycle to work scheme
What is our employee assistance plan?
The Renewal Programme has set up an Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured.
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides around-the-clock mental health support to our workforce and their immediate family. It’s a vital employee benefit that helps our teams make it through difficult times. Whether it’s personal or professional challenges, an EAP provides a safe space to talk through it all.
More about the Wisdom health app
What is our cycle to work scheme?
Cyclescheme allows you to save up to 42% on a bike and accessories! Find out more about Cyclescheme
