Homeless Intervention & Prevention Team Leader - 12 month FTC

Adecco are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Homeless Intervention and Prevention Team Leader to join a South-London Local Authority on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

In this role, you will lead and improve the homelessness prevention service, ensuring financial efficiency and fostering strong partnerships.

• Homeless Intervention and Prevention Team Leader
• Public Sector - Local Authority
• 12 month Fixed Term Contract
• 48,531 per annum
• Hybrid Working - min. 3 days per week in office based in CR0
• Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
• Start Date: Aiming for 1st April 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Guide and support a team of 6 to 8 officers to meet performance targets and service objectives.
• Operational Management: Implement service plans, manage temporary accommodation expenditure, and develop effective partnerships.
• Case Management: Supervise casework, handle complex cases, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee Homeless Prevention payments and emergency accommodation requests.
• Collaboration: Work with internal and external partners to enhance service delivery.
• Safeguarding: Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and participate in multi-agency meetings.

Key Contacts:

• External: Local authorities, advice agencies, solicitors, police, probation services, registered social landlords, MPs, and various support services.
• Internal: Adult Social Care & Health, Children, Families & Education, Housing, Housing Benefit service, Sustainable Communities, Regeneration and Economic Recovery.

Essential Knowledge:

• Legislation related to homelessness and housing.
• Welfare benefits system.
• Risk assessment and safeguarding.

Essential Skills:

• Leadership and team development.
• Problem-solving and creativity in preventing homelessness.
• Strong communication and relationship-building.
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate resilience.

Essential Experience:

• Degree level education or significant relevant experience.
• Experience in performance management and service improvement.
• Innovative approaches to preventing homelessness.

Special Conditions:

• Willingness to respond to emergencies and attend out-of-hours meetings.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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