At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver high-quality housing solutions for individuals and families.
- Company: Join a dedicated organisation focused on making a difference in housing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on teamwork and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping vulnerable individuals find stable homes.
- Qualifications: Proven management experience in housing or homelessness settings required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Lead and manage the Settled Homes Team to deliver high-quality housing solutions for individuals and families. The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Oversee the allocation and management of settled accommodation, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and local policies. Drive performance and outcomes, using data and insights to improve service delivery. Build and maintain strong partnerships with housing providers, support agencies, and internal teams. Ensure safeguarding and risk management processes are embedded in all aspects of service delivery. Champion a resident-focused approach, promoting dignity, choice, and independence for service users.
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven management experience in a housing options/homelessness/temporary accommodation setting
- Prevention focused mindset
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Ability to manage resources and performance effectively
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and partnership working
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent technical knowledge of Housing Act 1996 (as amended) Part II duties and the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) orders
- Track record of working with vulnerable individuals and providing tailored housing solutions
- Strong IT skills for record-keeping and reporting
In this team you will lead and manage a team of six officers responsible for:
- Identifying and matching residents to suitable private sector properties sourced through council access schemes
- Working proactively to prevent homelessness by offering negotiating with excluders including friends, family and private landlords
- Facilitating and managing the transition of customers from temporary accommodation to settled homes
- Undertaking suitability assessments in line with the requirements of Part VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) orders
- Ensuring compliance with housing legislation, council policies, and safeguarding requirements
- Maintaining accurate records and providing regular reports on placements and outcomes
Settled Homes Team Manager in Hill employer: JOB SWITCH LTD
As a Settled Homes Team Manager, you will join a dedicated organisation committed to delivering high-quality housing solutions for individuals and families in need. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in a vibrant community, we prioritise a resident-focused approach, ensuring dignity and independence for service users while offering a fulfilling and impactful career path.
