Job Description
Adecco are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Homeless Intervention and Prevention Team Leader to join a South-London Local Authority on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
In this role, you will lead and improve the homelessness prevention service, ensuring financial efficiency and fostering strong partnerships.
* Homeless Intervention and Prevention Team Leader
* Public Sector - Local Authority
* Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
* Hybrid Working - 3 days in office however flexibility expected depending on service need
* Initially this role will be temporary via Adecco however after 3 months this will then transition to FTC directly with the client for a further 9 months possibly more depending on budget and service need
* ASAP start
You will be responsible for 6x Homeless Intervention and Prevention Officers as well as 2x Visiting Officers.
Whilst temporary, the hourly rates are £25.86 per hour PAYE (or the Umbrella equivalent which is £34.24).
Once FTC with the client, the salary is £48,531 per annum.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership: Guide and support a team of 8 officers to meet performance targets and service objectives.
* Operational Management: Implement service plans, manage temporary accommodation expenditure, and develop effective partnerships.
* Case Management: Supervise casework, handle complex cases, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
* Financial Oversight: Oversee Homeless Prevention payments and emergency accommodation requests.
* Collaboration: Work with internal and external partners to enhance service delivery.
* Safeguarding: Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and participate in multi-agency meetings.
Key Contacts:
* External: Local authorities, advice agencies, solicitors, police, probation services, registered social landlords, MPs, and various support services.
* Internal: Adult Social Care & Health, Children, Families & Education, Housing, Housing Benefit service, Sustainable Communities, Regeneration and Economic Recovery.
Essential Knowledge:
* Legislation related to homelessness and housing.
* Welfare benefits system.
* Risk assessment and safeguarding.
Essential Skills:
* Leadership and team development.
* Problem-solving and creativity in preventing homelessness.
* Strong communication and relationship-building.
* Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate resilience.
Essential Experience:
* Degree level education or significant relevant experience.
* Experience in performance management and service improvement.
* Innovative approaches to preventing homelessness.
Special Conditions:
* Willingness to respond to emergencies and attend out-of-hours meetings.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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