Job Opportunity:
Housing Solutions Manager (Temporary) Position:
Housing Solutions Manager Contract:
Temporary, 4-month contract with the possibility of an extension. Possibility of Extension:
Yes, based on performance Pay Rate:
£36.49 per hour (PAYE) Working Hours:
36.00 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 17:00 Location:
KT10 9SD Job Purpose: Lead a multi-disciplinary service currently comprising four teams and 22 people. Provide 1-2-1 support and performance development for team leaders and ensure this is cascaded effectively through their teams. In collaboration with your teams, manage housing performance statistics to help prevent homelessness and ensure the fair allocation of social housing. Ensure that staff are trained, coached and supported to deliver high-quality services. Build and maintain effective working relationships with partners, colleagues and the voluntary sector. Lead on developing, implementing and reviewing a range of housing policies and procedures. Responsible for the effective monitoring and management of budgets. Ensuring services are legally compliant, customer focused and proactive. Deputise for the Head of Housing Services. Key Responsibilities: Support, manage and give professional advice to the 4 Team Leaders in the Homelessness Prevention and Advice Teams; Private Rented Sector and Temporary Accommodation Team; and Social and Supported Housing Team in the delivery of their day-to-day work and the provision of the Housing Solutions Service. Manage the delivery of the Housing Solutions Service to comply with the requirements of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and other associated legislation and guidance. Respond to councillor and MP enquiries and handle stage one complaints relevant to the service, working with colleagues in responding to escalated complaints. Represent the council in statutory investigations such as those led by the Coroners Court or for Serious Case Reviews involving the housing service, preparing and submitting chronologies and documentation. Manage staff within Housing Solutions Service in accordance with the Council's Performance Management framework, monitoring staff performance and taking necessary actions in line with Elmbridge procedures. Be the council's expert on policy and practice concerning homelessness and the allocation of social housing, providing advice to senior officers and members as required. Manage revenue budgets for the Unit around homelessness prevention, operation of the housing register and provision of temporary accommodation. Qualifications and Experience: Proven successful track record in homelessness and housing advice for a local authority. Experience of managing the allocation of social housing and the operation of social housing registers. Significant experience of multidisciplinary line management responsibility. Detailed knowledge and experience of the Homelessness Act 2002, Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and relevant Regulations and legislation. Ability to lead, manage, advise and motivate others. Ability to work using own initiative, meet deadlines, and prioritise workload. Disclaimer:
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Housing Solutions Manager (Temporary) Position:
Housing Solutions Manager Contract:
Temporary, 4-month contract with the possibility of an extension. Possibility of Extension:
Yes, based on performance Pay Rate:
£36.49 per hour (PAYE) Working Hours:
36.00 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 17:00 Location:
KT10 9SD Job Purpose: Lead a multi-disciplinary service currently comprising four teams and 22 people. Provide 1-2-1 support and performance development for team leaders and ensure this is cascaded effectively through their teams. In collaboration with your teams, manage housing performance statistics to help prevent homelessness and ensure the fair allocation of social housing. Ensure that staff are trained, coached and supported to deliver high-quality services. Build and maintain effective working relationships with partners, colleagues and the voluntary sector. Lead on developing, implementing and reviewing a range of housing policies and procedures. Responsible for the effective monitoring and management of budgets. Ensuring services are legally compliant, customer focused and proactive. Deputise for the Head of Housing Services. Key Responsibilities: Support, manage and give professional advice to the 4 Team Leaders in the Homelessness Prevention and Advice Teams; Private Rented Sector and Temporary Accommodation Team; and Social and Supported Housing Team in the delivery of their day-to-day work and the provision of the Housing Solutions Service. Manage the delivery of the Housing Solutions Service to comply with the requirements of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and other associated legislation and guidance. Respond to councillor and MP enquiries and handle stage one complaints relevant to the service, working with colleagues in responding to escalated complaints. Represent the council in statutory investigations such as those led by the Coroners Court or for Serious Case Reviews involving the housing service, preparing and submitting chronologies and documentation. Manage staff within Housing Solutions Service in accordance with the Council's Performance Management framework, monitoring staff performance and taking necessary actions in line with Elmbridge procedures. Be the council's expert on policy and practice concerning homelessness and the allocation of social housing, providing advice to senior officers and members as required. Manage revenue budgets for the Unit around homelessness prevention, operation of the housing register and provision of temporary accommodation. Qualifications and Experience: Proven successful track record in homelessness and housing advice for a local authority. Experience of managing the allocation of social housing and the operation of social housing registers. Significant experience of multidisciplinary line management responsibility. Detailed knowledge and experience of the Homelessness Act 2002, Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and relevant Regulations and legislation. Ability to lead, manage, advise and motivate others. Ability to work using own initiative, meet deadlines, and prioritise workload. Disclaimer:
By applying for this role, you give consent for your information to be forwarded to our Client(s) and information of which may be retained within our databases therefore also agreeing to be represented by i-jobs with respect to the vacancy you're applying.
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