Service Manager jobs in Grande-Bretagne

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.

• 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.

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