Job Description

Homeless Prevention Team Leader

Location: Reading On-site
Rate: £42 per hour
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Contract Type: Umbrella
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 36 hours per week

Role Summary

We are currently looking for an experienced Homeless Prevention Team Leader - Families to manage and lead a team focused on providing housing advice and assistance to families facing homelessness. This role is crucial for delivering a high-quality service to the community, ensuring effective prevention and relief of homelessness through private sector tenancy advice and the assessment of homeless applications. The successful candidate will also support the broader Homeless Prevention Team in delivering comprehensive services to a diverse group of applicants.

What You Will Do as a Homeless Prevention Team Leader

Lead a team of officers to provide effective advice and solutions to prevent homelessness among families.
Develop and maintain standards and good practices for the Homeless Prevention service.
Coordinate the provision of private sector tenancy advice to help prevent or relieve homelessness.
Assess homeless applications and manage prevention strategies.
Support the Homeless Prevention Team Leader in delivering services for single applicants and couples when required.

What You Will Need as a Homeless Prevention Team Leader

Proven experience in managing teams in a housing or homelessness prevention setting.
Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, private sector tenancy options, and housing management.
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
Experience in developing service standards and contributing to quality improvement in service delivery.

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly rate of £42, inside IR35.
Opportunity to manage a team and make a real impact in the community.
On-site role in Reading with a supportive team environment.
Potential for contract extension based on performance and project requirements.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on a leadership role in homelessness prevention, apply today or contact our recruitment team to discuss the Homeless Prevention Team Leader role further.