We're working with a local authority in Surrey that needs an experienced Team Leader to step into a busy Homelessness & Housing Options service and provide immediate, hands‑on leadership.
Responsibilities
* Lead day‑to‑day service delivery and supervise officers through regular 1:1s
* Oversee complex and high‑risk cases, ensuring legally sound decisions
* Review Personalised Housing Plans and maintain statutory compliance
* Monitor temporary accommodation and drive performance improvements
* Represent the service at multi‑agency meetings
Qualifications
* Proven experience leading within a Homelessness or Housing Needs service
* Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and HRA 2017
* Confidence managing complex casework and improving team performance
* Ability to work at pace in a busy service
* Availability to attend the office a few days per week
* Ideally experience with Housing Jigsaw Immediate or short‑notice availability is preferred
Interested? Apply now or drop me an email ((url removed)) and I'll talk you through the role
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