Job Introduction
Starting salary for this role is £34,434 (pro rata for part-time colleagues). The role sits within a well-defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. All new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation.
The Intensive Housing Management team is responsible for managing all aspects of BCP Council’s temporary accommodation portfolio. Placements include B&B, Houses in Multiple Occupation, Family Hostels and self-contained properties in the council and private rented sectors.
This role will be responsible for delivering bespoke and challenging housing management solutions to customers who currently benefit from BCP Council’s homelessness services. It emphasizes working collaboratively with BCP Council’s housing partners to support customers recovering from homelessness in achieving positive outcomes.
The post sits within BCP Council’s Strategic Housing team and focuses on providing safe and well-managed property where customers with complex needs can thrive. The successful applicant will work closely with wider teams and partners to resolve housing management issues, including maximising use of each property through effective voids management, oversight of contracted services, dealing with anti-social behaviour, and ensuring vulnerabilities are identified and supported.
There will be a need to work as part of a multi-agency team, with agencies such as Dorset Police, NHS and commissioned support providers.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience working in a housing-related setting dealing with complex and challenging issues is essential. The candidate should be able to speak fluent English – an essential requirement for the role – and must have the right to work in the UK as the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Inclusion and Reasonable Adjustments
At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it is how we work. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and support to all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the role profile for more details.
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