Supported Housing Team Leader

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supported Housing professional.

As a Supported Housing Team Leader, you will be responsible for the management of the sheltered housing schemes and telecare assistive technology service which includes delivery of a support service to tenants living in sheltered housing schemes, extra care sheltered housing, annual telecare re-evaluation service, assessment and installation of telecare alarm technology.

You should have:

• A sound working knowledge of the needs of older people and experience of working within a supported housing environment.

• Experience of supervising one or more dispersed teams.

• A proven track record of working within a pressurised, customer focused environment, coupled with the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically at all levels.

You will possess good administration and IT skills and demonstrate the ability to work within a busy and demanding environment. A qualification in management/customer service or a related subject would be advantageous. Attendance at occasional evening or weekend meetings will be required.

The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

A driving licence and access to a car or other satisfactory means of transport is essential for the role.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Viv Hales, Supported Housing Manager on 01279 446317

Our policies support our employees by enabling a positive work/life balance including flexible working where possible.  In addition to this, the Council offers many excellent employee benefits which include, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programme and development opportunities.

Harlow Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Employee Profile.