Our client is looking for a proactive and compassionate Housing Advice and Options Manager to be responsible for overall development, co-ordination, delivery and performance of a highly effective homelessness prevention, assessment and advice service for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, with the ultimate goal of reducing homelessness and minimising the use of temporary accommodation.
Location: Northamptonshire
Rate: £265 per day (Umbrella)
Hours: 37 Hours per week hybrid 1 day a week
Length: 3 months with a high likelihood of being extended
Duties:
Lead and manage the Housing Advice and Options service, ensuring statutory compliance and delivery of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
Oversee triage, casework, and homelessness assessments with a focus on prevention and crisis management
Manage service performance, systems, budgets, reporting, and continuous improvement
Lead and motivate the team to deliver high-quality outcomes
Develop policies, strategies, and funding bids to support service delivery and wider corporate objectives
Build and maintain partnerships, agreements, and multi-agency collaboration
Prepare reports and present to governance and decision-making bodies