Housing Options Team Lead — Preventing Homelessness

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking an experienced Housing Options Team Leader to lead our Housing Options Service and make a real difference to residents facing housing difficulties and homelessness.

This role delivers statutory homelessness and housing allocation functions, while leading a specialist team focused on early intervention, preventing homelessness, supporting vulnerable residents, sustaining tenancies and improving housing outcomes across Blackpool.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in homelessness and housing options.
• Experience in leading teams and delivering customer-focused services.
• Ability to inspire and develop others and drive service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Housing Options Service and a dedicated team.
• Deliver statutory homelessness and housing allocation duties.
• Focus on prevention, early intervention and reducing reliance on temporary accommodation.

Job description

Blackpool Council is seeking an experienced Housing Options Team Leader to lead our Housing Options Service and make a real difference to residents facing housing difficulties and homelessness.

This role delivers statutory homelessness and housing allocation functions, while leading a specialist team focused on early intervention, preventing homelessness, supporting vulnerable residents, sustaining tenancies and improving housing outcomes across Blackpool.