Team Leader

This role is subject to -

BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance - this post is subject to BPSS checks. You will therefore be required to consent to and comply with BPSS checking requirements prior to commencing in this post. This check involves verification of identity; nationality and immigration status; employment history (past 3 years) and basic criminal record check.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you, or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders, and it is available upon request.

The role holder will effectively manage a team within the Homelessness Service, ensuring the delivery of a quality service that meets performance targets and legal requirements. This may include the prevention of homelessness through the provision of advice and support, assessing and discharging statutory homelessness duties and the provision and management of temporary and supported accommodation.

The role holder will develop and implement initiatives to prevent and relieve homelessness. The role holder will ensure the provision of a high quality, customer-centred service that ensures the well-being of customers is protected. This will be based on an understanding of the causes and impacts of homelessness.

The role holder will have the ability to undertake s202 reviews of homelessness decisions and respond to emergency situations which occur outside normal hours.

About the Candidat

Ability to inspire individuals to give their best to achieve a desired result and maintains effective relationships with individuals and the team as a whole, to ensure that the team is equipped to achieve objectives set according to the overall business need.

Ability to monitor and maintain expenditure, ensuring that financial targets are met, and being accountable for any areas where budget and expenditure exceed their agreed tolerances.

Can demonstrate how they and colleagues contribute to the vision and objectives of the organisation and how this defines their team and personal objectives; Ensures that good performance is recognised and rewarded, and that poor performance is tackled.

Support the continuous development of effective and efficient procedures which are relevant and up to date.

Can effectively transfer key and complex information to all levels of staff, adapting the style of communication as necessary and ensuring that this information is understood.

Ability to find creative solutions where there are no existing parameters or procedural framework

Personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.

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