Housing Team Leader

Your new company

You'll be joining a well-established organisation committed to supporting vulnerable individuals through high-quality housing and support services. With a strong presence in the Southampton area, the team works collaboratively to promote independence, wellbeing, and long-term housing stability for service users.

Your new role

As Housing Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of Housing Support Workers, ensuring the delivery of effective, person-centred support to residents. You'll manage day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and housing regulations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll also liaise with external agencies, manage caseloads, and contribute to service development.

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience in a housing, homelessness, or supported accommodation setting, including substance misuse

Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role

Strong understanding of housing legislation, safeguarding, and tenancy management

Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills

Ability to work flexibly and respond to service needs

IT literacy and experience using case management systems

A relevant qualification in housing, social care, or support services (desirable)

What you'll get in return

A rewarding opportunity to lead a dedicated team making a real difference

Competitive pay and flexible working arrangements

Ongoing support and training

The chance to contribute to service improvement and innovation

Potential for contract extension or permanent opportunities

Contract for an initial 3 months

What you need to do now

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