At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to support individuals experiencing homelessness and help them achieve independence.
- Company: ClwydAlyn, dedicated to ending poverty in North Wales.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment focused on positive community change.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in leadership roles within social care or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 29105 - 29105 £ per year.
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £29,105 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Lead a Team. Change Lives. At ClwydAlyn, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live independently, achieve their potential and build a brighter future. We're looking for an inspiring and compassionate Homeless Support Team Leader to join our team at Wrexham Foyer. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting people experiencing homelessness, helping them build confidence, develop life skills and move towards independent living. You’ll work alongside an existing Team Leader to ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred support while creating a positive and supportive environment for both residents and colleagues. This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys leading people, solving problems and making a genuine difference every day.
About the Role
As Team Leader, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the service, providing guidance, coaching and leadership to a team of Support Officers. You will:
- Lead, motivate and support a team to deliver high-quality support services.
- Help create a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
- Coordinate support plans and ensure residents receive the right support at the right time.
- Work closely with local authorities, health professionals, social workers and partner agencies.
- Monitor service performance and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Support staff development through coaching, supervision and constructive feedback.
- Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and best practice throughout the service.
- Manage staffing rotas to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
- Support residents with complex needs where required.
- Assist with service development and the implementation of new initiatives.
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines strong leadership skills with empathy, resilience and a genuine passion for supporting people. You will have:
- Experience in a leadership, supervisory or senior role within homelessness, housing, social care, mental health, substance misuse or a related service.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to motivate, support and develop others.
- Experience managing challenging situations with confidence and professionalism.
- Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and best practice.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems.
You may also hold a Degree, HND/C, NVQ or equivalent qualification within a relevant field. A management qualification is desirable but not essential. Most importantly, you’ll share ClwydAlyn’s values of Trust, Kindness and Hope and be committed to helping people achieve positive outcomes.
Why Join ClwydAlyn?
At ClwydAlyn, you’ll be joining an organisation with a clear social purpose and a commitment to ending poverty across North Wales. In return, we offer:
- Competitive salary of £29,105 per annum.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives every day.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about supporting people, developing teams and creating positive change within your community, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we will end poverty.
Homeless Support Team Leader in Wrexham employer: ClwydAlyn Housing
ClwydAlyn is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community, particularly in Wrexham, where you can lead a compassionate team focused on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. With a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, professional development, and a positive work culture, ClwydAlyn offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and the chance to contribute to a vital social mission. Join us to not only advance your career but also to help transform lives and foster independence for those in need.
