Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 31 May 2024
This role is subject to -
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
The Homelessness Commissioning Team sits in the Homelessness Service and is responsible for the delivery of commissioning activity across several areas of homeless provision, including housing related support, advice, and domestic violence and abuse services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a portfolio of commissioning work, including developing service specifications, performance monitoring frameworks and monitoring targets. The role holder will improve the delivery of positive move-on outcomes across commissioned accommodation provision. This will include working closely with commissioned accommodation and support providers, with other colleagues in the homeless service, and the wider partnerships across Manchester
Alongside this they will contribute to the development of wider homelessness services and strategies, supporting the service to ensure that services are strategically relevant, meet identified needs, and are good quality/value for money. They will work closely with colleagues in the Commissioning Team, including the Service Manager and Commissioning Manager, as well as other colleagues in Homelessness, providers, and people using services.