Head of Homelessness Prevention and Assessment

Head of Homelessness Prevention and Assessment
Hammersmith, London
Temporary 3 Months
Full Time - Hybrid
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and dynamic individual to join a team based in Hammersmith and Fulham, as an interim Head of Homelessness Prevention and Assessment. This is a full time temporary position, with an initial contract period of 3 months. This role requires 4 days a week based in office with 1 day working remotely. The Head of Homelessness Prevention and Assessment will be responsible for leading a comprehensive prevention, assessment, and advice service for all applicants in need of housing solutions.
Requirements

• Significant experience of managing performance and delivering housing needs services in an authority with high demand
• Experience managing a team and ability to ensure staff are effectively supervised an supported
• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Continuous professional management development courses
• Experience in fast-paced housing management departments
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding and knowledge of statutory, legal and contractual framework around tenancy, homeowners and shared owners' management
• Excellent knowledge of Housing and Homelessness legislation
• Be IT literate with excellent knowledge of Word and Excel
• Knowledge of GDPR requirements and confidentiality protocols

Role Expectations

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure high-quality housing advice and assessments, homelessness prevention, rough sleeping initiatives, and support services
• Develop corporate policies and strategies for the services while meeting organizational goals, corporate vision, and statutory obligations
• Lead a team of housing advice and homelessness managers, ensuring effective service delivery and adherence to policies and legislative duties
• Manage overall budget for the services, ensuring value for money and completing monthly budget returns and forecasts
• Provide strategic analysis and policy development for service improvement, monitoring, and review

• Liaise with key internal and external partners including housing authorities, community partners, and stakeholders to address housing needs effectively
• Utilize data-driven insights to assess housing needs, measure program effectiveness, and make informed decisions
• Manage budgets, grants, and resources to ensure the efficient operation of housing programs
• Develop corporate policies and strategies for the services while meeting organizational goals, corporate vision, and statutory obligations
• Lead a team of housing advice and homelessness managers, ensuring effective service delivery and adherence to policies and legislative duties
• Manage overall budget for the services, ensuring value for money and completing monthly budget returns and forecasts
• Provide strategic analysis and policy development for service improvement, monitoring, and review
• Implement new ways to work, support culture change and ensure all compliance is set up for new systems
• Prepare regular reports and updates where needed

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV and cover letter now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Beth at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)