H&T 2701 - G3 Team Leader (Housing Support) (609671) - 2701-423955204

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Hamilton is seeking a Team Leader for Housing Support to manage a range of housing services. The ideal candidate will have experience in housing support, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage resources effectively. Responsibilities include overseeing services and contributing to improvements through community engagement. This permanent role offers a salary of £40,804 - £41,698 per year.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Employee Discounts including cinema

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing and overseeing housing support services.
• Knowledge of current issues and legislation in housing support.
• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee internal and external housing support services.
• Contribute to service improvements through customer consultation.
• Ensure effective resource management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Experience in housing support environment

Job description

Internal Notice

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.

Closing Date

CLOSING DATE 30 OCTOBER 2025 AT 11.59PM

Position Details

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £40,804 - £41,698 per year

Vacancy: Permanent

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About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced individual to join the Central Homeless Team within Housing Services. As a Team Leader you will be responsible for managing, overseeing, monitoring and evaluating a range of internal and external housing support services within South Lanarkshire. You will ensure the effective management of resources, contribute towards service improvements and support individuals and communities in accessing the housing support they need through customer consultation and engagement. You should have similar experience of working within a housing support environment, an equivalent registered support or care service. You will have an understanding of current issues and legislation in relation to housing support and homelessness. Excellent IT skills are required as well as the ability to organise and prioritise workload in an effective way and to respond and adapt to changing priorities required in delivering a quality service. You should possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to liaise effectively with a variety of agencies.

Application Process

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing.
• Please explain your experience of working in a reactive role managing your own workload.
• Please explain what experience you have of working towards compliance in relation to Care Inspectorate and SSSC requirements.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Please apply online – All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legal & Disclosure

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is a considered Regulated Role under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme option to increase pension pot
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Housing Professionalism Commitment

South Lanarkshire Council signs Housing Professionalism Commitment. South Lanarkshire Council have signed up to the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland's, Housing Professional Commitment.