Housing & Debt Supervisor - Legal Aid Services

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit legal service provider in the Derbyshire/Tamworth area is seeking a Housing & Debt Supervisor. You will lead a team providing housing advice and manage your own caseload. The role requires at least 3 years of housing casework experience and offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. Hybrid working is available and a competitive salary of £32,000 – £36,000 is offered.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 5% pension contribution

Support for further qualifications and training contracts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of housing casework experience.
• Willing to undertake a short online supervisor course (fully funded).
• Team leadership experience is desirable, but support and mentoring will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small team delivering housing and housing debt advice.
• Carry your own caseload and represent clients in various housing matters.
• Advise on possession, eviction, homelessness, ASB, and more.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Time management

Job description

Job Description

Housing & Debt Supervisor – Legal Aid Services

Derbyshire/Tamworth area | Full-time | £32,000 – £36,000

A leading not-for-profit provider of Legal Aid housing advice is looking for an experienced caseworker ready to step into a supervisory role. If you’ve spent the past few years building up your expertise in housing law, this is a great opportunity to stretch into leadership while continuing to make a direct difference.

The Role

• Oversee a small team delivering housing and housing debt advice
• Carry your own caseload and represent clients in a variety of housing matters
• Advise on possession, eviction, homelessness, ASB, and more.
• Deliver advice in-person across the Derby, Tamworth, and Swadlincote offices
• Work a hybrid pattern: typically 2 days at home, 1 in court, 2 in the office.
• No formal advocacy experience required – just the confidence to negotiate and support clients at court.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of housing casework experience
• Willing to undertake a short online supervisor course (fully funded).
• Strong negotiation, legal research, and time management skills
• Team leadership experience is desirable, but support and mentoring will be provided.

The Offer

• Join a supportive and experienced legal team with a strong mentoring culture.
• Real progression opportunities as the organisation continues to grow.
• Encouragement and support for further qualifications and training contracts.
• Meaningful, community-based work with a tangible impact.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 5% pension contribution.

For more information or to apply, please get in touch.