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Housing Solutions Team Leader
Gateshead Council —Gateshead
- £39,152 - £41,771 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Housing Solutions Team Leader

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Job details

Full-time
£39,152 - £41,771 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Car scheme

Qualifications

Supervising experience
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Guiding communities towards stable and secure housing

Who we are & what we stand for

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Strong leadership for stronger housing outcomes.

Our statutory homelessness service including in our Housing Solutions Team, has several homeless pathways including our Homeless Prevention Pathways for Offenders, Mental Health and Hospital Discharge, as well as Migration, Rough Sleepers and Domestic Abuse Pathways. We also manage temporary homeless accommodation in Gateshead and work with external agencies to provide accommodation and support to people. We are looking to develop our service offer, and are looking for dynamic people to help us to do this.

Be the difference behind every housing solution.

Gateshead’s Housing Solutions Service has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Solutions Team Leader to join our team on a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Reporting to the Housing Solutions Manager you will oversee the day-to-day management and supervision of Housing Solutions teams to deliver homelessness prevention, housing advice, and temporary accommodation services in Gateshead.

We are keen to develop our staff with a comprehensive training programme. Our offer includes courses from Shelter and other external sources, as well as internal management training modules and support from the wider management team.

What you'll get to do:

Working with the Housing Solutions Managers to implement the strategic aims of the local authority. Develop clear protocols and procedures for the homeless prevention, housing advice and temporary accommodation services to ensure best practise.
Responsibility for management and supervision of staff teams within the Housing Solutions Service.
Develop and lead on inter-agency networks to provide robust homelessness prevention and tenancy sustainment services.
Assisting in the provision, completion and analysis of statistical returns and reports and ensuring the accuracy of data across the service. Monitoring and reviewing performance targets and standards.
Interpreting relevant legislation, case law and updating and maintaining standard letters and documentation to reflect legal requirements.
To facilitate, ensure and continually review equal access to services to ensure there is no discrimination in service provision, particularly for vulnerable groups and customers with complex needs.
Recognise, research and develop good practise to make cost savings and quality improvements that ensure value for money and ensure this is implemented and reviewed across the service.
Working with other managers and team leaders internally and externally to ensure a streamlined and accessible service.

What you'll bring

Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent
Knowledge of homelessness legislation.
Awareness of current housing and social care issues.
Relevant experience in homelessness or a related field.
Experience managing and supervising teams.
Effective partnership working skills.
Experience in data inupt and Microsoft packages.
Experience in chairing meetings.
Effective communication and organisational skills.
Effective negotiation skills.
Ability to deal with people face to face in potentially difficult situations.

What’s in it for you

Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).

Our commitment to you

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

How to apply

You can apply online using the apply now button below. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications.

We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.

If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via [email protected]

Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.

Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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