At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Housing Needs and Homelessness Team, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and effective service delivery.
- Company: Collaborate with a Local Authority in Isle of Wight on a critical housing initiative.
- Benefits: 3-month contract with high likelihood of extension based on client discretion.
- Other info: Immediate consideration for applicants with relevant experience.
- Why this job: Opportunity to drive homelessness prevention initiatives and lead a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: A-Level standard education or equivalent, plus significant experience in housing needs management.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Isle of Wight to assist with the appointment of a Housing Needs & Homelessness Manager, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client’s discretion. We are seeking an experienced Housing Needs and Homelessness Manager to lead the delivery of the Council's Housing Needs and Homelessness Service. The successful candidate will ensure statutory homelessness duties are met, drive homelessness prevention initiatives, oversee temporary accommodation provision, and lead a high-performing team delivering customer-focused, compliant, and effective housing services.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Housing Needs and Homelessness Team, ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery.
- Ensure homelessness assessments, decisions, and placements are completed lawfully, accurately, and within required timescales.
- Develop and deliver homelessness prevention strategies and early intervention initiatives.
- Oversee the management, quality, suitability, and health and safety compliance of temporary accommodation.
- Manage complex homelessness cases and provide guidance on housing legislation and policy.
Qualifications
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent experience.
- Professional qualification in Housing or equivalent relevant experience.
- Significant experience managing homelessness, housing needs, or housing advice services.
- Extensive knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing law, statutory guidance, and best practice.
- Experience leading and managing teams within a public-facing housing environment.
- Strong understanding of temporary accommodation management and homelessness prevention.
- Experience working within a local authority, housing association, or similar housing service.
Housing Needs and Homelessness Manager in Newport employer: Brackenberry Limited
Join a Local Authority in Isle of Wight dedicated to improving housing services. Enjoy a flexible 3-month contract that may extend, while working with a committed team focused on homelessness prevention. Your expertise will directly impact the community's housing needs.
