Temporary Accommodation Housing Management Team Leader
United Kingdom Job Info
Job Identification 991 Job Category Supervisor Posting Date 12/31/2024, 03:26 PM Locations 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU, GB Apply Before 02/23/2025, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Introduction Are you passionate about housing and helping clients with their homeless journey? Do you have the skills and knowledge to make a difference in our temporary accommodation service? You could be at the forefront of shaping strategies that make a difference to our clients in temporary accommodation. What’s the role? The Housing Services Directorate is looking to appoint a Temporary Accommodation Housing Management Team Leader to effectively manage the Temporary Accommodation Housing team responsible for the council’s temporary accommodation function, housing management of hostels and acquired properties, homelessness decision making, move on and resettlement into permanent accommodation. Successful management of this service area will ensure we deliver a high quality, customer-focused approach to housing management and continuous improvement and efficiency in the service delivery. In addition, you will ensure the service reduces the levels of rent arrears in temporary accommodation and proactively contribute to the council’s action plan to reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation. The Temporary Accommodation Housing Management Team Leader role would be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Temporary Accommodation Housing team as well as overseeing all the important functions of effective housing management and undertaking key Part 7 activities around Discharge of Duties, Notice to Quit and possession orders. What’s in it for you? Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including: Local Government Pension scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies Season ticket and bicycle loans A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships Supportive staff networks What we’re looking for We are seeking an experienced Temporary Accommodation Housing Management Team Leader with a good working knowledge of managing temporary accommodation including hostels and acquired properties, and Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, and Localism Act 2011 and its application. You must have knowledge and understanding of the activities, functions, and processes involved with issuing DOD, NTQ, and Possession orders along with knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Legislation, the Housing Act 1985, and Protection from Eviction Act 1977. In return, we will offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working, and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community. Location Laurence House, Catford. Whilst the service is primarily based in Laurence House, we operate a hybrid approach whereby you may be required to work both in the office and from home as determined by service requirements. Special conditions Knowledge and understanding of the legislation and duties owed to homeless persons by the Council under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 Out of Hours Duty on a rotating basis each month is required for this job The job is subject to a Basic DBS check The recruitment process is anonymous, and we don’t accept CVs. For an informal discussion, please contact Abdul Hamid on 07385 226267. Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The post is subject to a DBS. Please click
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to view the Job Description and Person Specification Diversity Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme; further details are available at
www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply . The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:
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United Kingdom Job Info
Job Identification 991 Job Category Supervisor Posting Date 12/31/2024, 03:26 PM Locations 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU, GB Apply Before 02/23/2025, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Introduction Are you passionate about housing and helping clients with their homeless journey? Do you have the skills and knowledge to make a difference in our temporary accommodation service? You could be at the forefront of shaping strategies that make a difference to our clients in temporary accommodation. What’s the role? The Housing Services Directorate is looking to appoint a Temporary Accommodation Housing Management Team Leader to effectively manage the Temporary Accommodation Housing team responsible for the council’s temporary accommodation function, housing management of hostels and acquired properties, homelessness decision making, move on and resettlement into permanent accommodation. Successful management of this service area will ensure we deliver a high quality, customer-focused approach to housing management and continuous improvement and efficiency in the service delivery. In addition, you will ensure the service reduces the levels of rent arrears in temporary accommodation and proactively contribute to the council’s action plan to reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation. The Temporary Accommodation Housing Management Team Leader role would be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Temporary Accommodation Housing team as well as overseeing all the important functions of effective housing management and undertaking key Part 7 activities around Discharge of Duties, Notice to Quit and possession orders. What’s in it for you? Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including: Local Government Pension scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies Season ticket and bicycle loans A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships Supportive staff networks What we’re looking for We are seeking an experienced Temporary Accommodation Housing Management Team Leader with a good working knowledge of managing temporary accommodation including hostels and acquired properties, and Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, and Localism Act 2011 and its application. You must have knowledge and understanding of the activities, functions, and processes involved with issuing DOD, NTQ, and Possession orders along with knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Legislation, the Housing Act 1985, and Protection from Eviction Act 1977. In return, we will offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working, and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community. Location Laurence House, Catford. Whilst the service is primarily based in Laurence House, we operate a hybrid approach whereby you may be required to work both in the office and from home as determined by service requirements. Special conditions Knowledge and understanding of the legislation and duties owed to homeless persons by the Council under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 Out of Hours Duty on a rotating basis each month is required for this job The job is subject to a Basic DBS check The recruitment process is anonymous, and we don’t accept CVs. For an informal discussion, please contact Abdul Hamid on 07385 226267. Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The post is subject to a DBS. Please click
here
to view the Job Description and Person Specification Diversity Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme; further details are available at
www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply . The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:
#J-18808-Ljbffr
