Settled Homes Team Manager

Duties of this role will be to;

• Lead and manage the Settled Homes Team to deliver high-quality housing solutions for individuals and families.
• 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 VII 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 provide regular reports on placements and outcomes.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.