Overview:
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The best people have one thing in common.
They care.
At Change Grow Live, our daily commitment to the core values of being open, compassionate, and bold drives our staff to create a positive impact on the lives of service users. We provide unwavering support and respect in a safe environment, fostering a sense of community.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those rough sleeping? So are we
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Team Leader to join our dedicated Homeless/Rough Sleepers Team in Birmingham. In this pivotal role, you will lead and support a team of outreach workers and volunteers who work directly with individuals experiencing multiple and complex needs, helping them move away from the streets and into safer, more sustainable housing options.
Where: Birmingham
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full time Salary: £35, £37,184.91 depending on experience, pro rata for part time hours
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities:
As Team Leader, you will:
* Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and supervision to the outreach team.
* Support staff on shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, to ensure safe and effective practice.
* Build strong relationships with key partners, including enforcement teams and accommodation providers, to deliver joined-up responses to rough sleeping.
* Ensure services achieve positive outcomes for people who sleep rough while addressing issues such as street activity and antisocial behaviour in a proactive way.
* Play an active role within the service's management team, allocating caseloads, monitoring performance, and maintaining high-quality standards.
What we're looking for
You'll bring:
* Experience working within homelessness or housing services, with a solid understanding of assertive outreach approaches.
* Knowledge of homelessness, housing, welfare, and benefits systems.
* A strong grasp of mental health, substance misuse, and the challenges faced by people with complex needs.
* The ability to stay organised, manage a busy service, and respond flexibly to changing demands.
* Commitment to reducing rough sleeping and supporting individuals to achieve positive, lasting change.
What We Offer:
* Competitive holiday allowance, with additional days earned over time.
* Weekly 'Wellness' hour and access to our 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
Contributory pension scheme.
* Exciting benefits, including discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
* Supportive and friendly team.
* Comprehensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
* A refer a friend scheme
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Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK )
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 31 to 33 (£35, £37, ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date: 26/9/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Chardine Roberts | | : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.