Housing Solutions Lead – Homelessness Prevention

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced Housing Assessment and Advice Manager to lead the Homelessness Prevention Team within Housing Services. The role focuses on housing advice, prevention of homelessness, statutory assessments and emergency responses, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused outcomes and compliance.

You will lead a team of managers and frontline staff, drive performance, risk management and professional practice, while collaborating with internal services and external

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex housing and homelessness cases, ensuring robust decision-making and compliance with legislation.
• Lead housing advice, homelessness prevention, statutory homelessness assessments and emergency homelessness responses.
• Support service performance, professional practice and continuous improvement.

Job description

Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced Housing Assessment and Advice Manager to lead the Homelessness Prevention Team within Housing Services. The role focuses on housing advice, prevention of homelessness, statutory assessments and emergency responses, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused outcomes and compliance.

You will lead a team of managers and frontline staff, drive performance, risk management and professional practice, while collaborating with internal services and external