Homelessness Prevention Manager

Salary: £46,006 - £52,329
Grade: Level 4 Zone 2
Location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
Contract Type: Full time / or Part Time half day Wednesday, Thursday/Friday)

Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Closing Date: Tuesday 12th May at 23:59

A permanent post is expected to be advertised during this period, and the successful candidate will be able to apply.

About Camden

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.

How You’ll Be Involved

The role will ensure that through maintaining relationships with landlords/agents and wider joint working, tenancies set up via Camden’s PRS access schemes are sustainable and are sustained for as long as possible.

The Team achieves challenging targets within defined timescales, for helping families to make positive moves to prevent homelessness or out of temporary accommodation, through provision of first class housing advice and support with the widest possible range of housing options.

Completion of high quality, timely and accurate assessments in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 Parts VI and VII, Code of Guidance, caselaw and the council’s strategies and policies (especially the homelessness placement policy and housing allocations scheme).

Strengths-based approaches and joint working are role-modelled, enabling the team to create and action personalised housing plans for households to move seamlessly and successfully, at the most appropriate time, to an affordable home suitable for their needs.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.

All About You

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

We’re looking for someone who shares our ambition to make Camden the best place to live and work, and who is passionate about delivering services in a relational way, with the best outcomes for residents at the heart of everything you do. You believe everyone deserves a home that is safe, warm and secure, and that residents should feel part of Camden’s community.

You will bring at least one year’s experience of managing staff, alongside detailed working knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 Parts VI and VII and the ability to apply relevant case law. You will also have working knowledge of related legislation including the Protection from Eviction Act, environmental health legislation, welfare benefits legislation, and data protection requirements. A high level of ICT literacy is essential, including the ability to use digital systems and databases to maintain accurate records and monitor performance. You are proactive and take early action to prevent issues from escalating, ensuring residents receive the right support at the right time. You are committed to making services accessible, transparent and responsive, and you approach your work with empathy and care.

You work collaboratively with colleagues, residents and partners to deliver joined-up services and build positive relationships across diverse communities. You are also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and understand the importance of safeguarding, wellbeing and supporting residents in a trauma-informed way.

How To Apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.

We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying.

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:

What We Offer

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment.

Asking for Adjustments

At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.

Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.

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