Full job descriptionMarks Consulting Partners are recruiting a Homeless Prevention Manager to join one of our Local Authority clients in Sussex on a temporary basis.
What you’ll be doing:
*Leading day-to-day operational delivery of the Housing Advice and Homelessness Prevention Service
*Ensuring the Council’s statutory homelessness duties are met in line with current legislation
*Providing leadership and oversight on complex homelessness and housing options cases
*Supporting legal challenges including Judicial Reviews and Section 204 appeals
*Driving a prevention-focused approach; identifying innovative and cost-effective solutions for residents
*Managing Duty to Refer referrals and ensuring timely interventions are delivered
*Building partnerships with Housing Associations, landlords and partner agencies
*Representing the service at multi-agency meetings including MARAC and MAPPA panels
*Managing, coaching and developing Housing Options Officers
What you’ll need:
*Significant experience in Housing Options, Homelessness Prevention or Housing Needs services
*Strong knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Part VII, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and associated legislation
*Experience managing homelessness prevention teams within a Local Authority
*Strong understanding of safeguarding, domestic abuse, MAPPA and MARAC processes
*Experience driving service improvement and implementing operational change
For further details please contact Sadie Haralambous at Marks Consulting Partners.