Housing Needs Service Director

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Passage Full time
About the Role

The Housing Needs Service Director will be responsible for leading the development and day-to-day operation of the Housing Needs Service, a team that includes a Housing Needs Coordinator, 3 x Housing Needs Workers, and an Intervention Worker.

The Housing Needs Service supports individuals experiencing homelessness into sustainable accommodation, including Private Rented Sector housing, Clearing House properties, Housing Associations, and Sheltered Accommodation.

Main Responsibilities
  • Leadership and Management
    • Provide inspirational leadership and day-to-day management & supervision of a team comprising a range of roles including a Housing Needs Coordinator, Housing Needs Workers and an Intervention Worker.
  • Service Delivery
    • Guarantee that all service users receive high-quality assessments, housing plans and advice that is focused on their strengths and goals, and delivered in a way that suits them.
  • Liaison and Partnerships
    • Be responsible for good and effective liaison with outside agencies and referring partners, including the Local Authority, landlords, agents, accommodation providers and other statutory and voluntary agencies.
  • Service Development
    • Continual service development & improvement, establishing accommodation referral pathways and building new partnerships to support positive successful and sustainable housing outcomes for service users.
  • User Engagement
    • Enable the service users to participate in, and have access to, available resources in The Passage and the wider community by promoting worthwhile activity, and referring internally and externally to appropriate agencies.
  • Co-production
    • Ensure user have opportunities to contribute and be involved through co-production, working with the Experts by Experience Facilitator to identify new ways of involving service user voices in the development and delivery of front-line services.
  • Project Management
    • Management and development of the No Night Out project, ensuring high quality reports and evidenced based impact analysis is completed.
General Responsibilities
  • Strategic Alignment
    • In conjunction with the Head of Community Services to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
  • Professional Development
    • To participate in internal/external meetings as required, attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.
  • Accountability
    • To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
  • Compliance
    • To ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
  • Diversity and Equality
    • To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage's Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
  • Professional Conduct
    • To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage.
Desired Experience
  • Leadership Experience
    • Leading a team or teams delivering effective services to groups of vulnerable clients, in either a supported housing, support, care or other relevant environment and monitoring the performance of those services.
  • Operational Planning
    • Experience of writing and implementing detailed operational plans and contributing to longer term planning.
  • Relationship Building
    • Experience of building constructive working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts to produce positive outcomes.
Desired Knowledge
  • Homelessness Support
    • Knowledge and understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness and multiply disadvantaged people and the ability to translate knowledge into good practice.
  • Leadership and Management
    • Knowledge of effective leadership and management techniques and how these are applied.
  • Housing Law and Legislation
    • Knowledge and understanding of the housing law & legislation, the private rented sector, welfare rights and entitlement, and the ability to translate knowledge into good practice.


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Passage Full time

    About the RoleThe Housing Needs Service Director will oversee the development and day-to-day operation of the Housing Needs Service, a team consisting of a Housing Needs Coordinator, 3 x Housing Needs Workers, and an Intervention Worker.The Housing Needs Service supports individuals experiencing homelessness into sustainable accommodation, including Private...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Passage Full time

    About the RoleThe Housing Needs Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and day-to-day operations of the Housing Needs Service, a team that includes a Housing Needs Coordinator, 3 x Housing Needs Workers, and an Intervention Worker.The Housing Needs Service provides support to individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them secure...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Passage Full time

    About the RoleThe Housing Needs Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and day-to-day operations of the Housing Needs Service, a team that includes a Housing Needs Coordinator, 3 x Housing Needs Workers, and an Intervention Worker.The Housing Needs Service provides support to individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them secure...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Passage Full time

    About the RoleThe Housing Needs Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and day-to-day operations of the Housing Needs Service, a team that includes a Housing Needs Coordinator, 3 x Housing Needs Workers, and an Intervention Worker.The Housing Needs Service provides support to individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them to...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Passage Full time

    About the RoleThe Housing Needs Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and day-to-day operations of the Housing Needs Service, a team that includes a Housing Needs Coordinator, 3 x Housing Needs Workers, and an Intervention Worker.The Housing Needs Service provides support to individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them to...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Director File Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: IT Audit and Controls DirectorJob Summary: We are seeking an experienced IT Audit and Controls Director to join our team at Director File. The successful candidate will lead the strategic direction and delivery of our IT Audit requirements, overseeing the delivery of high-quality work and developing the team members working...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Director File Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: IT Audit and Controls DirectorJob Summary: We are seeking an experienced IT Audit and Controls Director to join our team at Director File. The successful candidate will lead the strategic direction and delivery of our IT Audit requirements, overseeing the delivery of high-quality work and developing the team members working...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Social Housing Recruitment Full time

    Job SummarySocial Housing Recruitment is pleased to share that we are working with a long-standing charitable organisation that specialises in supporting those with specialised housing needs to promote independence. The charity has been positively impacting countless lives in the South East for the past three decades. They are seeking an experienced...

  • IT Audit Director

    6 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Director File Full time

    Job Summary**Director of IT Audit**We are seeking an experienced IT Audit Director to join our team at Director File. As a key member of our technology risk assurance team, you will play a crucial role in leading the strategic direction and delivery of our IT Audit requirements.This is an exciting opportunity to further develop your career and contribute to...

  • IT Audit Director

    5 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Director File Full time

    Job Summary**Director of IT Audit**We are seeking an experienced IT Audit Director to join our team at Director File. As a key member of our technology risk assurance team, you will play a crucial role in leading the strategic direction and delivery of our IT Audit requirements.This is an exciting opportunity to further develop your career and contribute to...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Director File Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: IT Audit and Controls DirectorJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced IT Audit and Controls Director to join our team at Director File. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and delivery of our IT Audit requirements for our London portfolio of External Audits in the...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Director File Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: IT Audit and Controls DirectorJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced IT Audit and Controls Director to join our team at Director File. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and delivery of our IT Audit requirements for our London portfolio of External Audits in the...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Director File Full time

    Position Overview:Director File is seeking a seasoned professional to lead our expanding technology risk assurance division at the senior director level. This role presents a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction and execution of IT Audit initiatives.As a global entity, we are in search of an individual capable of steering the delivery of...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom g2 Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Director of Housing and OperationsAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced and skilled Director of Housing and Operations to join our team at g2 Recruitment. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Housing Directorate, working closely with the Director of Housing and Customer Services and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom g2 Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Director of Housing and OperationsAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced and skilled Director of Housing and Operations to join our team at g2 Recruitment. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Housing Directorate, working closely with the Director of Housing and Customer Services and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Outward Housing Full time

    About Outward HousingOutward Housing is a charitable organisation that supports people with learning disabilities, autism, young people, and older people to overcome life barriers and live fulfilling lives.We are part of the Newlon Group and a subsidiary of Newlon Housing Trust.Our MissionWe are committed to 'Engaging, Enabling and Empowering' our people,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Outward Housing Full time

    About Outward HousingOutward Housing is a charitable organisation that supports people with learning disabilities, autism, young people, and older people to overcome life barriers and live fulfilling lives.We are part of the Newlon Group and a subsidiary of Newlon Housing Trust.Our MissionWe are committed to 'Engaging, Enabling and Empowering' our people,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Outward Housing Full time

    About Outward HousingOutward Housing is a charitable organisation that supports people with learning disabilities, autism, young people, and older people to overcome life barriers and live fulfilling lives.We are part of the Newlon Group and a subsidiary of Newlon Housing Trust.Our MissionWe are committed to 'Engaging, Enabling and Empowering' our people,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Causeway Irish Housing Association Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Housing Operations Manager to lead our income, service, and performance management of our housing portfolio.About UsCauseway Irish Housing Association is a 4-day week employer, offering a competitive pension scheme and employee assistance programme. We provide core training and continuous...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Causeway Irish Housing Association Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Housing Operations Manager to lead the income, service, and performance management of Causeway's housing portfolio.About CausewayCauseway is a 4-day week employer, offering a competitive pension scheme, employee assistance programme, and opportunities for continuous learning and development.Your...