Homeless Caseworker Team Leader

Salary: £32- £35 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Newham

Homeless Caseworker Team Leader

My client is seeking an experienced Homeless Caseworker Team Leader to lead a team of caseworkers in assessing and writing Section 184 decision letters under Part 6 and 7 of the Housing Act 1996. The Team Leader will have experience quality checking decision letters and offer guidance to prevent homelessness where necessary. The Homeless Team Leader will supervise staff members to ensure they are monitored and receive regular one to one meetings. A supportive work environment with a comfortable workload is offered to members of the team, making it an exciting project.

Duties Include

• Must have strong experience managing homeless caseworkers within a Homeless Service.
• Day to day co ordination and supervision of caseworkers providing direction to all staff through regular one to one meetings.
• Experience in ratification and quality checking of case management and decision letters issued.
• To have and maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, Codes of Guidance, case law and other best practice to ensure good quality S184 decisions are reached.

If you have previous experience in these areas and are keen to develop your knowledge further, this is a perfect team for you. Management is willing to help all case managers be the best they can be, along with a strong hourly rate.