Housing Options Team Leader - Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom - Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

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At Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, we have expanded our Housing Options Team to deliver a highly effective homelessness prevention, options and advice service for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.


We are now looking to appoint an exceptional team leader who has an in-depth knowledge of the homelessness legislation and has the skills, qualities and experience to develop new working practices and initiatives and lead, motivate and inspire our Housing Options Team.


To meet the requirements of this exciting role, you will lead by example and have previous experience of managing performance, improving housing services and contributing positively to inclusive and effective multi-agency working.


About you:

You will have excellent communication skills and be a skilled, effective negotiator and problem-solver.


You will also be a clear thinker, work well under pressure and thrive in an environment in which priorities are constantly changing.


If you are ambitious, innovative and would relish the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to people's lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.


In return we offer you:


Financial:
An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure.


Holiday Entitlement:26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus an additional day in December and bank holidays.


Employee Assistance Programme:

The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirements of work and home.


Pensions:
Membership of the Local Government (CARE - Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme).


Personal Development:
Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.


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at all the additional benefits that we offer.**To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.
Our competency framework describes what's expected from our employees in terms of attitudes and behaviors. To view our core competencies, click here


Interview Date:
Tuesday 11th
April 2023
How to apply


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Safeguarding


The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

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