Our client, based in the West Midlands, is currently searching for a Housing Advice and Welfare Team Leader to join their passionate team on a temporary basis. They seek to provide a high quality, customer-focused service to people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless - empowering them to make well-informed decisions regarding their housing options.

This is a six-month temporary contract initially, working 37.00 hours per week. The hourly rate is £26.50 via an Umbrella Company – which is negotiable. This position also offers around 2 days per week working from home.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing specialist advice internally and externally (whilst using good judgement to avoid risk, make decisions and resolve complex issues in the interests of the organisation and its people)

• Managing a team of Homeless Triage Officers, Housing Customer Services Officers, and a Housing Apprentice

• Assisting in the development, implementation and review of new policies

• Leading on project working – including fundraising and procurement

• Monitoring team performance and caseloads and setting KPIs

• Conducting audits, appraisals and one-to-one sessions in order to improve the service

• Demonstrating a strong customer focus when developing both internal and external partnerships

Experience required:

• Successfully managing projects and contracts

• Managing staff and providing guidance and supervision

• Providing effective service to individuals experiencing homelessness

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Up-to-date knowledge on relevant Housing and Homeless Legislation (Housing Act 2004 and Homelessness Act 2002)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Working hours:

• 37.00 hours per week

• Monday – Friday

• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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