House Project Team Lead (Job Ref: 4126)

Salary: £50,537

Grade: Level 4, Zone 2

Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG

Hours per week: 36

Contract Type: Fixed Term/ Secondment for 2 years

Closing Date: Sunday 24th May 2026 at 23:55

Interview: TBC

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

About Camden

At Camden, we’re building somewhere everyone can thrive. We’re committed to making our borough a place where no one is left behind, and where children and young people are supported to reach their full potential.

Our Children’s Services are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with a strong commitment to relational and anti-racist practice. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation with clear leadership and a genuine focus on impact.

About the Role
Do you want to transform the lives of young people leaving care and help them build a future they can be proud of?

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced leader to develop and lead Camden’s new House Project—an innovative programme supporting young people in care and care leavers to gain independence, secure their own homes, and thrive in education, employment and training.

This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a service from the ground up, before leading it into long-term success.

In this role, you will:

Lead the design, development and delivery of the House Project
Support young people to prepare for independence and secure sustainable tenancies
Manage and develop a small, dedicated team of facilitators
Deliver high-quality assessment, planning and support for care experienced young people
Work closely with partners across social care, housing and education
Create a culture of high support, high challenge and positive outcomes
You will also work in close partnership with our care experience teams to ensure a joined-up, holistic approach.
The role combines both strategic and operational responsibilities, build and sustain strong partnerships with key stakeholders

Working within the fidelity of the National House Project framework, you will collaborate closely with the charity to ensure that young people’s individual needs are met through relational, strengths-based practice that promotes interdependence

You’ll have the chance to make a real difference—supporting young people to move into adulthood with confidence, stability and opportunity.

All About You

You’re a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for care experienced young people.

You will bring:

A relevant Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration
Strong experience of managing projects in complex environments
Experience working within Children’s Services or similar settings
Proven ability to lead and develop teams
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work relationally with young people and collaboratively with professionals.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
The ability to design, deliver and evaluate impactful services
Skilled in undertaking holistic assessments and safeguarding young people effectively.
Comfortable working in a varied role, including participation in group activities and residential trips.

You’re someone who can think strategically while delivering operationally—able to solve problems, influence others and drive meaningful change.

Additional information

You may be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check
The post holder will line manage 2 House Project Facilitators
Camden operates anonymised recruitment

To view the job profile please CLICK HERE

The National House Project is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), established in August 2018. It provides the knowledge, resources and support to establish and maintain Local House Projects. There are currently 23 Local House Projects across England and Scotland with Camden now joining that community. To find out more - Home | The National House Project

What We Offer

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:

27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working opportunities
Interest free loans
Access to our incredible staff networks
Career development and training
Wellbeing support and activities

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed.

Click here for more information on our commitment.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity

Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.