Team Leader (Housing Solutions)

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a Team Leader for Housing Solutions to manage a team delivering high-quality homelessness services. The role involves ensuring compliance with legislation and developing initiatives to prevent homelessness. Candidates should possess strong communication, planning, and people management skills, with knowledge of homelessness legislation being essential.

Qualifications

• 2 References (preferably 3 years' employment history).
• BPSS clearance required.
• DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team ensuring legal compliance.
• Develop initiatives to prevent homelessness.
• Deliver customer-centered services.

Skills

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Risk assessment skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving abilities

People management

Motivational skills

Knowledge of homelessness legislation

Job description

Join to apply for the Team Leader (Housing Solutions) role at Manchester City Council.

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This role is subject to:

1. Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
2. Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
3. Closing Date: 02 June 2025
4. Closing Time: 11.59pm
5. Interview Method: Face to Face

Additional requirements include:

• 2 References (preferably 3 years' employment history)
• BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance

The Housing Solutions Service in Manchester plays a key role in delivering high-quality homelessness services, including assessments, managing homelessness duties, and providing temporary and supported accommodation.

The role involves managing a team, ensuring legal compliance, developing initiatives to prevent homelessness, and delivering customer-centered services.

For an informal discussion, contact Thomas Crabb at 0161 953 8492 or [e-mail].

Essential skills and experience include:

• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical and risk assessment skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• People management and motivational skills
• Knowledge of homelessness causes, impacts, and legislation

Beneficial but not essential:

• Knowledge of homelessness legislation

Manchester City Council values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and support during the application process.

Pre-employment checks will include right to work, references, qualifications, DBS, and possibly other security clearances.

For more details, read the attached role profile and visit our careers page. For assistance, email [e-mail].