Job Description

Housing Options Team Manager - Assessment Reviews & Rough Sleeping

Local Authority - South East London

A local authority based in South East London is committed to preventing homelessness through early intervention and tackling the root causes of housing instability. They are currently seeking an experienced Housing Options Team Manager to lead assessment, review and homelessness prevention activity, with a particular focus on complex cases and rough sleeping.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven housing professional to take on a senior operational role within a high-performing Housing Options service.

Assignment Details:

• Contract Length: 13 months (ongoing assignment)
• Pay Rate: 33.91 per hour (Umbrella)
  Higher rates may be considered for exceptional candidates - please advise if seeking a higher rate
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office, remainder remote

The Role

As Housing Options Team Manager, you will be responsible for the management and coordination of a Housing Options Team, ensuring services are delivered in line with legislation, policy and best practice. You will lead on homelessness assessments, statutory reviews and rough sleeping interventions, embedding a creative and solution-focused approach across the service. You will play a key role in managing complex cases, supporting officers, and working collaboratively with internal and external partners to achieve sustainable housing outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate a Housing Options Team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services
• Oversee housing assessments, statutory reviews and homelessness prevention activity
• Manage complex and high-risk cases, including those involving rough sleeping
• Ensure compliance with homelessness legislation, statutory guidance, case law and internal policies
• Promote early intervention and prevention approaches to reduce homelessness presentations

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Significant experience within Housing Options / Homelessness Services, ideally within a local authority setting
• Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing law and best practice
• Proven experience managing and developing teams in a busy environment
• Demonstrable experience of preventing homelessness and managing complex casework

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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