Temporary Accommodation Lead
£35.01 per hour (Inside IR35)
3 Months
The Role
To line manage those who undertake lettings of temporary accommodation to those who have approached the Council for housing advice and assistance and have been deemed we owe an interim duty to in accordance with homelessness legislation.
Deliver a comprehensive, customer focussed and high-quality temporary accommodation service, liaising with other sections, departments, and agencies internally and externally whilst maintaining a working knowledge of legislation and subsequent or relevant statutes, case law and Council policy relating to the management and provision of temporary accommodation.
Working proactively using initiative and knowledge to ensure that the Council's resources, including accommodation and financial resources, are appropriately used according to the needs of the customer.
Maintain accurate and up to date records as well as entering and maintaining records pertaining to those in temporary accommodation using the integrated housing management IT system. This includes developing and running regular performance related reports and undertaking regular and frequent data reconciliation.
The post is hybrid with the successful candidate being required to work in the office two days per week.
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in your application for this role you MUST demonstrate ALL of the following on application and through the interview process:
Demonstrable experience working in temporary accommodation, with a solid understanding of housing legislation and landlord/tenant laws.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of addressing senior management, stakeholders, and legal representatives on complex issues.
Experience in team leadership and staff development, with a proven ability to foster a positive working environment.
What next?
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy please click APPLY NOW
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Housing professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market.
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