Housing Needs & Homelessness Manager

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority Job Purpose To lead and manage the Housing Needs and Homelessness Service, ensuring the Council meets its statutory duties under housing and homelessness legislation. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality homelessness prevention and housing solutions services that are customer-focused, legally compliant, financially sustainable, and aligned with the Council's housing and corporate objectives. The postholder will promote safeguarding, equality, and trauma-informed practice, ensuring services remain accessible, fair, and responsive to the needs of vulnerable households. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and manage the Housing Needs and Homelessness team to deliver high-performing, customer-focused services. Ensure homelessness assessments, statutory decisions, prevention activities, and accommodation placements are completed lawfully, accurately, and within required timescales. Drive homelessness prevention initiatives through earl...