• Job description

    We are committed to providing excellent housing services and intervening early in homelessness through exceptional advice and assessment whilst making best use of resources and offering value for money.

    This role is responsible for the operational management of the Homelessness Intervention Team providing all core homelessness functions under Part VII 1996 housing Act as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and deliver a cost-effective local welfare provision grant scheme. It is a time of major challenge from the cost-of-living crisis, rising homelessness and government initiatives and you will be required to act as policy lead on housing need, advice, and statutory responsibilities.

    Working closely with service managers across Housing Services and supporting senior management and other council directorates you will drive forward creative and innovative initiatives and develop pathways to tackle rising homelessness demand in accordance with council priorities and values. All the while ensuring that the council is meeting its statutory duties and to prevent and relieve the homelessness of vulnerable residents.

    This diverse role is responsible for circa 30 team members responsible for the provision of advice, homeless assessment, decision-making and homeless prevention initiatives consisting of two specialist homelessness intervention teams focussed on:

      • Early Intervention and Prevention including Quality Assurance
      • Crisis Intervention and Relief including Local Welfare Provision’s grant scheme.

     

    Requirements

    The work of the Homelessness Intervention Team is fast paced and reactive. You will need to be responsive to changing priorities and able to work under pressure. You need to be collaborative, resilient, and passionate about developing and delivering frontline housing services that meet the needs of vulnerable residents. An excellent understanding of the rapidly changing landscape around homelessness and housing options – with the skills and expertise to match is essential for the role.

    The role requires a degree or equivalent qualification, or experience of the key job responsibilities. You will need to demonstrate evidence of personal development and leadership with a management qualification or training. Further training will be provided to further develop leadership skills aligned to the Councils vision and values. It is essential that the post holder can listen, motivate and support the team as required and is able to build good working relationships with colleagues within Housing Solutions as well as the wider housing service. The role is offered on a hybrid contract with travel across Central Bedfordshire required on a regular basis. Join us for a chance to learn and progress and find your greatness by helping us to deliver better services to the local community as a key part of an ambitious Housing Service that is improving the quality of Housing within Central Bedfordshire.

  • Benefits

    As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:

      • A hybrid working arrangement giving you the option to work from home and access any CBC office location. We recognise and value the importance of supporting our employees to balance their home and work life and to be able to work in the most efficient way.
      • A £250 one-off hybrid worker payment to help you adapt your home for safe and suitable working conditions
      • The opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (subject to probation being completed)
      • A comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively
      • The ability to work abroad for up to a month a year
      • Generous family friendly policies and practices
      • A welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences
      • Friendly and supportive staff networks
      • Annual leave allowance 25 days + statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service.
      • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website.
      • An exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues
      • A huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop
      • Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

     

    Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire ‘A great place to live and work’.

    Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer.  We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.