Temporary Accomodation Team Leader
Posted 5 days ago by Park Avenue Recruitment
£36 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
West Sussex
Summary: The Temporary Accommodation Team Leader role in West Sussex involves managing a team of 4-5 officers and overseeing the procurement of suitable properties during a service restructure. The position requires strong leadership to maintain and build upon the council's successful prevention work in temporary accommodation. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days in the office each week. The contract is for three months with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of 4-5 Temporary Accommodation Officers.
- Lead on the procurement of suitable properties across the area.
- Provide consistent leadership during a service restructure.
- Support the council's prevention work in temporary accommodation.
- Work in a hybrid capacity, with two days a week in the office.
Key Skills:
- Experience managing teams in a local authority housing setting.
- Knowledge of Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.
- Familiarity with Home Connections (useful but not essential).
Salary (Rate): £36/hour
City: West Sussex
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Temporary Accommodation Team Leader West Sussex £35 per hour (negotiable) 3-month contract, likely to extend Interviews next weekA Local Authority in West Sussex is looking for a Temporary Accommodation Team Leader to support their service during a restructure.
You'll manage a team of 4-5 Temporary Accommodation Officers and lead on procurement of suitable properties across the area. The council has low TA numbers thanks to strong prevention work, and they're looking for someone to provide consistent leadership and build on that success.
The role is hybrid, with two days a week required in the office to cover duty. A third office day may be useful during the initial weeks but will reduce over time.
You'll need experience managing teams in a local authority housing setting, ideally with knowledge of Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996. Familiarity with Home Connections is useful but not essential.
If you're interested, send your CV to (url removed).