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Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager

Job Description

Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager
Hillingdon
Temporary - 6 Months
Full Time
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager to lead based in Hillingdon and manage their housing services. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality housing advice and preventing homelessness within the community.
THE ROLE
As the Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager, you will oversee the Housing Options, Move-On, and Homeless Prevention service. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and managing the Housing Options, Move-On, and Homeless Prevention teams, ensuring effective performance and development.
  • Delivering accurate, flexible, and responsive housing advice, including low-cost home ownership and preventing homelessness.
  • Managing operational service delivery to meet performance targets and maintain a resident-first culture.
  • Developing and implementing strategic improvements to enhance service delivery and meet corporate priorities.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with private sector landlords and housing partners to secure suitable accommodation.
  • Handling complex cases, including complaints and judicial reviews, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Overseeing budget management and financial monitoring for the service area.

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have significant management experience in a similar role within housing or a related field. Additional requirements include:

  • Proven track record in managing demand-led teams and complex case work.
  • Experience with housing legislation, policy, and case management systems.
  • Successful history of implementing innovative, cost-effective solutions and managing complex projects.
  • Ability to manage budgets effectively and develop performance improvement initiatives.
  • Strong skills in negotiation, project management, and cross-service collaboration.

THE CONTRACT
6 months, potential for extension or temp to perm
The pay range for the role is £34.00 to £36.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £28.99 to £30.69 per hour, inclusive of holiday.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 to discuss the
If you know someone who might be interested, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!