Seven Resourcing are looking for Housing Advice and Benefits Team Manager to work in Rugby. This position is initially for a period of 3 months and is paying between £23.55 - £32.67ph Umbrella. This role is full time Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm. This is a Hybrid role, working 2 days from the office.The role:Reporting to the Chief Officer Communities and Homes, be the operational lead in delivering a continuously improving, creative and empathetic Housing Advice and Benefits Service, which is responsive to the needs of customers and reflective of our corporate values.Be an integral part of the Communities & Homes Management Team and the Council's wider Management Team to help drive continuous improvement in all that we do.Key Responsibilities:Work with a broad range of stakeholders for the prevention and management of homelessness and rough sleeping in the borough.Managing the housing waiting list and allocation of homes (including nominations to Registered Providers) in accordance with the Council's adopted allocations policy.Overseeing the delivery of a compliant and responsive Housing Benefits Service and Council Tax reduction schemeSupport the strategic enabling of affordable housing, which meets need.To ensure that complaints, MP, and Ombudsman enquiries are responded to in compliance with our service standards and are used as a data source to inform potential service improvements.Take a lead role in creating, delivering, and monitoring the implementation of relevant strategies, service plans and service area projects identified in the Corporate Strategy Delivery plan.Effective management of staff, budgets, health and safety and business continuity plans to ensure an efficient and responsive service.Applicant Requirements:Experience: 3 years' experience in a similar role.Compliance: 3 years references.Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.Hours: 37 hours p/w.Working with Seven Social Care:We have been helping social care professionals find exciting new roles for almost a decade, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with over 300 five-star reviews, multiple awards, and amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.We have a reputation for recruiting at lightning speed, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, please visit our website where our amazing candidate support team will be more than happy to help.
