Team Leader - Supported Lettings

Full Time, 3 years fixed term contract (extension subject to funding)

This is an exciting time to join the Supported Lettings Team, we are at the forefront of preventing homelessness.

As a Team Leader in the Supported Lettings Team, you will manage a team of skilled support workers along side an expereinced Team Leader colleague.

The Supported Lettings Team work with vulnerable adults, with a wide range of needs in their own homes. We prevent homelessness and promote independence. 

As Team Leader you will lead, develop and support the front -line Support Workers to provide the highest quality support.  

You will keep a small caseload, to maintain your skills and knowledge of direct support work. 

The team is also contributing to a range of initiatives to address the wider challenges for Housing Options.  

As Team Leader, you will take the lead on new projects and new initiatives.  

There will be many opportunities to build your experience and management skills. 

Why Bristol City Council? 

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people.  We offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. 

We have an agreed hybrid working arrangement (see details attached).  Our focus is to deliver the most effective service we can: making full use of home and office work, and providing support remotely and in-person. 

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. 

How do I apply? 

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. 

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Please email Jim Entwistle, Team Manager, Housing Related Support Service, jim.entwistle@bristol.gov.ukor Sarah Dunbar, Team Leader, Supported Lettings Team, sarah.dunbar@bristol.gov.uk if you would like to discuss this role. 

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.