Cessation of Duty Manager

Posted 31 March 2026
Salary 38.97
LocationLambeth SW4 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Community & Social
ReferenceOR26627

Job description

11 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

  • The Cessation of Duty Manager provides operational leadership and statutory oversight for all decisions relating to the ending of homelessness duties under the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. The role ensures that decisions to end prevention, relief, or main housing duties are legally sound, defensible, timely, and supported by clear written reasoning.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Provide operational leadership and quality assurance for all cessation‑of‑duty decisions.
  • Ensure decisions are lawful, evidence‑based, defensible, and issued within statutory timeframes.
  • Oversee the accuracy, clarity, and quality of written decision letters and case records.
  • Manage a team of Caseworkers, setting performance expectations and ensuring consistent, high‑quality practice.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex, high‑risk, or sensitive cases, including safeguarding, domestic abuse, severe vulnerability, and public protection matters.
  • Hold a small personal caseload to maintain operational knowledge and support demand pressures.
  • Provide expert guidance to Caseworkers on the interpretation of housing legislation and statutory duties.

Essential Experience Required

  • Experience working within homelessness, housing needs, or related statutory services.
  • Strong background in decision‑making under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
  • Experience managing complex, high‑risk, or sensitive cases, including safeguarding and domestic abuse.

Essential Qualifications Required

  • Relevant professional experience within housing, homelessness, or public‑sector case management.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, safeguarding frameworks, and associated statutory duties.

Additional information to note

  • Working hours: 35 hours per week
  • ​Enhanced DBS required.
  • 6 Brixton Hill, London, Lambeth, SW2 1RW, United Kingdom
  • The interview will be undertaken online and will commence with a 15 minute presentation 
  • Work pattern - 2 days in the office minimum
  • We work on Bi weekly payment schedule

The role closes on 10th April 2026, apply ASAP.