Housing Support Team Leader Tower Hamlets Young Person Support Service Permanent Contract 40 Hours £32,084.50 We’re recruiting a Housing Support Team Leader to join a respected Housing Association’s Young Person Support Service in Tower Hamlets, providing leadership and safeguarding oversight in a psychologically informed environment. THE ROLE You will lead a team delivering high-quality housing-related support to vulnerable young people aged 16–25 within a supported accommodation setting, ensuring safety, empowerment, and progression to independent living. Supervise and coach frontline staff to provide consistent and safe service delivery Lead on safeguarding for young people, including 16/17-year-olds, escalating concerns appropriately Ensure risk assessments are conducted, reviewed and implemented effectively Oversee new resident referrals, bookings, and inductions Promote resident involvement through house meetings and engagement opportunities Work closely with Housing Officers and partner agencies to maintain property standards and support tenancy sustainment Maintain accurate records and ensure data protection and confidentiality compliance THE CANDIDATE We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar housing support or hostel-based role, with a strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by vulnerable young people. Experience supervising staff in a supported housing or care setting Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection frameworks Ability to work within a psychologically informed environment (PIE) Confident communicator with strong partnership working and interpersonal skills Proficient in using IT systems for case management and reporting THE CONTRACT Full time, 40 Hours per week, including weekends on a rota basis Permanent Contract £32,084.50 per year Plus a range of benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, medical cash back, season ticket loan, and training opportunities HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate