CONTRACT ROLE
Temporary Accommodation Manager
Housing Manager
£26-27ph (PAYE), umbrella available
Long term contract
The organisation is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities.
To do this the organisation needs managers who thrive in a networked organisation and who can provide strong operational leadership.
Duties
● Lead, develop and deliver the management of hostels and the operational delivery of temporary accommodation within accommodation secured under spot-purchase, leased or other forms of procurement offering dispersed properties for statutorily homeless and other clients in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
● Lead and manage the Temporary Accommodation Team, ensuring properties meet the required health & safety standards, that repairing obligations are met, minimising voids and rent loss and managing relationships with homeless households and housing provider landlords and their agents.
● Support the Accommodation Services Lead by contributing to the overall development of the temporary accommodation service. The role reports directly to the Accommodation Services Lead and is directly responsible for a team of Temporary Accommodation Officers. The role will also manage the emergency out of hours rota and occasionally be available for cover if required. Enhancements will be paid in accordance with policy
Delivery ● Responsible for the day to day operation of the team, providing support and guidance to staff on all casework, including monitoring of performance. Effectively manages casework allocation and standards.
Looking for
In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to: ● Have strong leadership skills, modelling a performance culture and constructively building achievement, confidence and skills in others ● Question and challenge conventional thinking, with a continual eye on the bigger picture in terms of the corporate context and external environment