House Manager/Development Manager - Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom - Suffolk County Council

Description

Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
~£45,380 per annum (pro rata if part time)
~37 Hours per week - Flexible working options available
~ Fixed Term or Secondment (up to 2 years)

As Housing Development and Move on Manager within the Children and Young People's Strategic Commissioning team , you will lead housing development initiatives and transition plans to ensure robust planning for the future housing needs of care experienced children and young people.

You will collaborate closely with District and Borough partners to drive the delivery of homelessness prevention strategies.

Your leadership will be pivotal in developing sustainable housing solutions that provide stability and support care experienced children and young adults in achieving independence.

Prevention of youth homelessness.
Housing Transition Planning.
Increasing move-on accommodation and supporting the strategic commissioning with sufficiency needs.
Delivery and monitoring of relevant housing protocols.
Lead responsibility for ensuring emergency properties are compliant with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
Supporting the development of a move on strategy for care leavers.
Development of commercial opportunities with the housing market.

Managing the team and liaising with external partners and agencies to support the implementation of new systems and technology to provide a successful service delivery.

Manage the budget for the service and implement rigorous budget analysis systems to identify areas that future development would require funding.

experience of service development and effective performance management

a comprehensive understanding of legislation, guidance and national policy framework relevant to the provision of housing for specialist groups.

homelessness and homeless prevention
high level planning skills to ensure milestones and deadlines are met
experience of working in a high-pressured environment, and ideally with young people
to be curious, tenacious, compassionate, and committed to the wellbeing and safeguarding of young people.

A fantastic, inclusive working environment including diverse and active staff networks, great flexible working options and many benefits, as well as the opportunity to improve the lives of Suffolk residents.

We aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. Please contact Julia Vernon for a casual conversation. If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Step - complete the online application and upload your statement.

If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at or .This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

LI-Hybrid

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions.

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day