Housing Manager - HCPC Registered

i-Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Service Manager for Housing on the Isle of Wight. This interim role offers a chance to lead housing transformation and deliver effective services. The successful candidate will manage housing teams, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements while optimizing resources. With a focus on a person-centred approach, this position requires excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. If you have a passion for housing and a proven track record in service delivery, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of housing issues, especially homelessness.
• Experience in managing services within a multi-agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of housing teams in Adult Social Care.
• Ensure compliance with policies and deliver effective housing services.

Skills

Leadership

Housing Management

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Knowledge of Housing Legislation

Education

Degree in Housing-related Field

Job description

Description: This is an Adult's services role.
This is a 26-week role with a possibility of extension.
Potential candidates MUST have their HCPC Registration listed on their CVs.

Job description

This is an interim cover position for the Service Manager for HOUSING on the Isle of Wight, located off the south coast of England with quick direct links via boat to Southampton, Portsmouth, Southsea, and Lymington.

The individual will likely be required on-site for most of the working week; applicants must be prepared to be based on the Island for the duration of the contract. The role also includes out-of-hours/callout duties, with a total of 37 hours per week.

We seek an experienced and effective leader for the role of Service Manager for Housing, responsible for operational management of housing teams within the Adult Social Care and Housing Directorate.

The successful candidate will lead aspects of our housing transformation programme and deliver responsive, effective, and safe housing services that meet the needs of the individuals supported.

Using a person-centred approach, the candidate will work closely with provider organisations to deliver a service that is consistent, compliant with legislative requirements, and optimizes available resources.

Applicants should have detailed knowledge of housing issues, national guidance, and statutory requirements in these areas, along with substantial experience working in complex and sensitive situations in a calm and proactive manner.

Previous experience in managing and delivering services, ideally within a multi-agency setting, is required.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Degree in a housing-related field or equivalent.
• Have extensive understanding of housing, ideally related to homelessness or housing renewal.
• Participate actively in Leadership Group meetings, contributing to corporate leadership, department management, and wider Council initiatives.
• Ensure policies and procedures are compliant, delivering consistent and lawful application into service delivery.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with colleagues, partners, and customers at all levels.
• Be capable of managing change and enhancing organisational performance.

Candidate Requirements

HCPC Registration

2 Years References/Work History

DBS Summary Form