Homelessness Prevention Team Leader
CV-LibrarySurreycontractPosted: 8 June 2026
Apply NowWe're working with a local authority in Surrey that needs an experienced Team Leader to step into a busy Homelessness & Housing Options service and provide immediate, hands-on leadership.
This role will see you:
Lead day-to-day service delivery and supervise officers through regular 1:1s
Oversee complex and high-risk cases, ensuring legally sound decisions
Review Personalised Housing Plans and maintain statutory compliance
Monitor temporary accommodation and drive performance improvements
Represent the service at multi-agency meetingsYou'll need:
Proven experience leading within a Homelessness or Housing Needs service
Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and HRA 2017
Confidence managing complex casework and improving team performance
Ability to work at pace in a busy service
Availability to attend the office a few days per week
Ideally experience with Housing JigsawImmediate or short-notice availability is preferred.
Interested? Apply now or drop me an email ((url removed)) and I'll talk you through the role
This role will see you:
Lead day-to-day service delivery and supervise officers through regular 1:1s
Oversee complex and high-risk cases, ensuring legally sound decisions
Review Personalised Housing Plans and maintain statutory compliance
Monitor temporary accommodation and drive performance improvements
Represent the service at multi-agency meetingsYou'll need:
Proven experience leading within a Homelessness or Housing Needs service
Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and HRA 2017
Confidence managing complex casework and improving team performance
Ability to work at pace in a busy service
Availability to attend the office a few days per week
Ideally experience with Housing JigsawImmediate or short-notice availability is preferred.
Interested? Apply now or drop me an email ((url removed)) and I'll talk you through the role