At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to support frontline homelessness services and ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape services, develop your team, and make a meaningful impact.
- Other info: Join a collaborative culture where your expertise and energy are valued.
- Why this job: Be a motivating leader and change lives every day in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of housing legislation and experience in leading teams through change.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Solihull
Ready to lead with purpose and make a real impact? We’re looking for a passionate, people focused Team Leader to inspire and support a busy frontline homelessness service. You’ll lead a team delivering statutory homelessness duties, providing professional guidance, overseeing complex cases ensuring high quality, person centred and legally robust outcomes. Bringing strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act, you’ll thrive in a fast paced, diverse environment and support your team to perform at their best.
You will:
- Lead, support and develop a team of Housing Options officers delivering statutory homelessness duties
- Oversee casework quality and ensure compliance with homelessness legislation and guidance
- Manage performance, workload allocation and service demand in a high pressure frontline environment, supporting staff wellbeing and resilience
- Work closely with internal teams and external partners to secure positive and sustainable housing outcomes
- Contribute to service development, performance reporting and continuous improvement
If you’re person centred, solutions focused and have a strong track record of leading teams through change, this could be your next step. We’re looking for someone who is:
- Visible, approachable and collaborative
- An enthusiastic and motivating leader
- Confident in managing performance, quality and change
- Committed to person centred, trauma informed and inclusive practice
In return, you’ll have the opportunity to shape services, develop and support your team, and make a meaningful difference every day. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, energy and passion to a role that changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Housing Options Team Leader employer: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Solihull, where your leadership will directly contribute to transforming lives through effective homelessness services. We prioritise employee wellbeing and professional development, offering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and inclusivity. With opportunities for continuous improvement and service development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community while enjoying a fulfilling career.
Contact Details:
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
