Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager

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!