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Team Leader - Homelessness Prevention

companyChange Grow Live
locationHull, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 1 month ago
Housing services manager
Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of experiencing rough sleeping or homelessness? So are we!

At Change Grow Live (CGL) in Hull, we believe everyone in our community has the right to a safe, healthy, and purposeful life. Our aim is to engage with people who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness, providing holistic support through all stages of treatment, including assessment, prescribing, access to detox and rehab, and addressing the comprehensive needs to sustain engagement.

We are actively seeking a passionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Hull service, where you will play a central role in facilitating positive change for individuals effected by homelessness and street-related challenges.

Our team is composed of dedicated and nurturing professionals who are committed to developing innovative ways to support individuals in the spaces they are comfortable in.

Where: Hull

Hours: Full Time. 37.5h per week

Full Time Salary: £34,700.09 - £36,635.38 dependent on experience.

Contract Type: Internal Secondment which will end on 31st March 2024.

Responsibilities

About Us:

In this pivotal role, you'll be an integral part of our leadership team. You will play a central role in supporting recovery workers and establishing meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders and partner organisations. Your efforts will make a profound impact on the well-being of individuals facing homelessness and substance use, as we actively pursue innovative solutions.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals and friendly faces to help support people in leading healthier lives.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality support to rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness.
  • Your role involves guiding your team through operational line management, including supervision, appraisal, performance, and sickness management.
  • Foster a compassionate and inclusive environment where every person is treated as an individual, with flexibility, curiosity, and active listening being central to our approach.
  • Empower your staff to instill hope, offer choices, and create opportunities for service users, supporting them in realising their full potential.
  • Collaborate with your team and the Designated Safeguarding Lead to identify and mitigate risks for service users.
  • Provide values-based feedback and enhance service user outcomes through observed practice.
About you:
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Knowledge and experience of developing and leading health and social care services and delivering services which evidence high performance and quality standards.
  • Significant experience of leading teams who work with families where children are subject to social care intervention.
  • Knowledge of current legislation surrounding children, young people, and safeguarding practice
  • Able to lead, inspire and develop a team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to use common MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook)
What we will give to you:
  • 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service "Capped at 30 days".
  • Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and
  • Employee Assist Programme Contributory pension scheme
  • A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
  • A friendly and supportive team
  • Training, career development & progression opportunities
  • Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme
Does this role sound perfect for you? if so, please take a look at our job description.

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note, interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 25th September 2024.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 31 to 33 (£34,700.09 - £36,635.37)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Gemma Cockerham | gemma.cockerham@cgl.org.uk

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.