Job Title: Gateway, Temporary and Supported Accommodation Manager
Location: Nottingham, UK
Job Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £18.25-£20.00
Duration: 3 months
Balfor recruitment are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Gateway, Temporary and Supported Accommodation Manager
to join our team in Nottingham. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and optimizing gateway systems to ensure seamless operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure that there is sufficiency in temporary accommodation provision, including sourcing and securing a supply of options for emergency use.
- To be the lead manager for the Homelessness Gateway, securing placements in supportive accommodation for homeless citizens with multiple and complex needs.
- To have operational responsibility for ensuring duties in respect to the provision of temporary and emergency accommodation are fulfilled and that there is sufficiency in temporary accommodation provision, including sourcing and securing a supply of options for emergency use.
- To manage the Temporary & Supported Accommodation Team to ensure that suitable offers of temporary and permanent accommodation are provided for Housing Solution’s customers in compliance with homelessness legislation and ensuring that MAPPA arrangements and the presenting needs of the household are met.
- Be the manager for the Homelessness Gateway, securing placements in supportive and temporary accommodation from housing and support providers, for example, voluntary and registered providers, refuges and commissioned supported accommodation for use by Housing Solution’s customers through negotiation, nominations and the development of robust Service Level Agreements where required.
- To work alongside commissioners to establish appropriate targets and outcomes for housing providers to achieve to assist the City Council discharge its duty under homelessness legislation. This will include being the operational lead in monitoring performance, enforcing SLAs and ensuring effective partnership working between the Temporary & Supported Accommodation team and commissioned accommodation based services.
- To provide advice and assistance in relation to homelessness prevention and leading on relevant development projects
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in managing gateway systems, preferably in a similar temporary role.
- Strong technical skills with a deep understanding of gateway technologies and protocols.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for gateway management.
- Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Requirements:
- Previous Accommodation manager experience
- Previous temporary accommodation manager experience
- Relevant certifications in gateway technologies or related fields
- Satisfactory DBS check at an enhanced level
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications to submit your CV
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Balfor Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.