Temporary Accommodation Team Manager

Role purpose The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs managers who thrive in a networked organisation and who can provide strong operational leadership. The role will: Lead, develop and deliver the management of hostels and the operational delivery of temporary accommodation within accommodation secured under spot-purchase, leased or other forms of procurement offering dispersed properties for statutorily homeless and other clients in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Lead and manage the Temporary Accommodation Team, ensuring properties meet the required health and safety standards, that repairing obligations are met, minimising voids and rent loss and managing relationships with homeless households and housing provider landlords and their agents. Support the Accommodation Services Lead by contributing to the overall development of the temporary accommodation service. The role reports directly to the Accommodation Services Lead and is directly responsible for a team of Temporary Accommodation Officers. The role will also manage the emergency out of hours rota and occasionally be available for cover if required. Enhancements will be paid in accordance with policy. The person In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to: Have strong leadership skills, modelling a performance culture and constructively building ..... full job details .....