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Job details
Job reference VAC008652 Date posted 31/07/2026 Application closing date 23/08/2026 Location 100 Temple Street Redcliffe Bristol BS1 6AN Salary BG12: £42,839 - £46,142 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Housing Attachments Job Description.pdf Person Specification.pdf
The Homelessness Prevention Team is looking to recruit to a Team Leader vacancy.
The team work with households that are homeless or threatened with homelessness with a strong focus on prevention and aiming to resolve clients housing difficulties at an early stage.
You will need to be able to work under pressure and demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate a team and demonstrate a commitment to working with clients that are at risk of homelessness.
You will need to have strong decision making skills and ability to ensure that target deadlines are met.
As the team is customer facing you will mainly be required to work within the office supporting and leading a team of Housing Advisors delivering the service.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Should you wish to discuss the role in more detail please contact: julie.matthews@bristol.gov.uk
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
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