At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide high-quality housing support for vulnerable young people.
- Company: Join a dedicated organisation making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing or social care and strong leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 25 - 25 £ per hour.
Job Title: Housing Team Leader Location: Birmingham Pay: £24-26 Umbrella Hours: 37.5 Monday to Friday Contract: 3 months secondment
The Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Housing Team Leader to lead and support a front-line team delivering high-quality housing and support services to vulnerable young people.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for achieving positive outcomes.
The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day service delivery, ensure safeguarding and compliance standards are maintained, coach and develop staff, and work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to deliver person-centred support.
Key Responsibilities of a Housing Team Leader
- Lead, supervise and motivate a team to deliver high-quality support services.
- Manage staff performance, recruitment, training and development.
- Oversee safeguarding, risk management and service compliance.
- Ensure support plans are outcome-focused and regularly reviewed.
- Build effective relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders.
- Monitor KPIs, service performance and quality standards.
- Manage incidents, complaints and complex cases.
- Promote a positive, inclusive and psychologically informed working environment.
About You
Essential
- Experience leading teams within supported housing, homelessness, social care or youth services.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, housing legislation and support planning.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions.
Desirable
- Relevant management or health and social care qualification.
- Experience working with young people with complex needs.
- Knowledge of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) and trauma-informed practice.
If you're a passionate leader looking to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply within.
For more information on a Housing Team Leader please call (phone number removed)
Team Leader in Birmingham employer: Insight Executive Group
As a local authority in Bedfordshire, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values our employees' contributions to the community. Our work culture is centred around customer focus, equality, and diversity, providing a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally. With opportunities for growth within the planned works team and a commitment to maintaining high standards in housing services, we offer a meaningful role that directly impacts the lives of residents while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working.
