11846 - Senior Probation Officer - Homeless Prevention Team Manager

Ministry of Justice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is looking for a dedicated professional to manage operations within the London Homelessness Prevention Team. This critical role involves overseeing the Community Accommodation Service (CAS3) for individuals leaving prison, ensuring effective risk management and support. Responsibilities include daily operations management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and record keeping. Candidates should have experience navigating complex environments and knowledge of homelessness legislation. Aiming to contribute to crime reduction and successful reintegration, this position is essential to supporting vulnerable individuals in their transition.

Qualifications

• Experience of operating in a complex and challenging stakeholder environment.
• Knowledge of Homelessness Legislation (HRA2017) or experience of Duty to Refer (DTR).

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the HPT including processing referrals.
• Provide risk of harm management oversight to support accommodation placements.
• Line management of HPT staff.
• Manage key relationships with service providers and local authorities.
• Accurate record keeping across multiple systems, including financial accounts.
• Promote the work of the London HPT to key partners and stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Homeless Prevention Team Lead as required.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the London Homelessness Prevention Team (HPT). This role will be focusing on the operational management of Community Accommodation Service – Tier 3 (CAS3) to London which is a crucial part of the government’s plan to cut crime, reduce reoffending and help people leaving prison to make a success of their lives. The service provides transitional housing for up to 12 weeks for people supervised by probation who are leaving prison, Approved Premises or Bail Accommodation and Support Services (BASS) and who are at risk of homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the HPT including processing referrals, making accommodation placements, incident response and move on planning.
• Provide risk of harm management oversight and advice in order to support appropriate and effective CAS3 accommodation placements.
• Line management of HPT staff.
• Manage key relationships including with CAS3 service providers, Central HPT and Local Authority Housing services.
• Manage a strong interface with Probation Delivery Units (PDU’s).
• Be responsible for accurate record keeping across multiple systems including financial accounts.
• Provide specific advice and oversight to support accommodation placements in complex cases.
• Promote the work of the London HPT and communicate effectively with a range of key partners and stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Homeless Prevention Team Lead as required.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of operating in a complex and challenging stakeholder environment.
• Knowledge of Homelessness Legislation (HRA2017) or experience of Duty to Refer (DTR).