Homeless Prevention Manager

Marks Consulting Partners are recruiting a Homeless Prevention Manager to join one of our Local Authority clients in Sussex on a temporary basis. What you'll be doing: * Leading day-to-day operational delivery of the Housing Advice and Homelessness Prevention Service * Ensuring the Council's statutory homelessness duties are met in line with current legislation * Providing leadership and oversight on complex homelessness and housing options cases * Supporting legal challenges including Judicial Reviews and Section 204 appeals * Driving a prevention-focused approach; identifying innovative and cost-effective solutions for residents * Managing Duty to Refer referrals and ensuring timely interventions are delivered * Building partnerships with Housing Associations, landlords and partner agencies * Representing the service at multi-agency meetings including MARAC and MAPPA panels * Managing, coaching and developing Housing Options Officers What you'll need: * Significant experience in Housing Options, Homelessness Prevention or Housing Needs services * Strong knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Part VII, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and associated legislation * Experience managing homelessness prevention teams within a Local Authority * Strong understanding of safeguarding, domestic abuse, MAPPA and MARAC processes * Experience driving service improvement and implementing operational change For further details, please contact Sadie Haralambous at Marks Consulting Partners