Team Leader

Team Leader - Housing Support Team - East Kent - East Kent Permanent£27,992Are you ready to lead a dedicated team making a real impact on people’s lives across East Kent? We’re looking for a proactive, supportive and organised Team Leader to line-manage our Housing Support Workers and work closely with the Service Manager to deliver a high-quality, outcome-driven service. The overarching aim of the project is to increase the number of people entering structured drug and alcohol treatment while helping them maintain stable and secure housing, and you’ll play a key part in driving this forward. What you’ll be doing You’ll ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the East Kent Housing Support service by: Allocating caseloads and managing a small number of complex cases Supporting, developing and motivating your team Meeting performance targets set by Forward and Grant Funding Commissioners Ensuring data accuracy and on-time reporting Deputising for the Service Manager when needed and acting as the most senior on-site representative Collaboration is at the heart of the role. You’ll work closely with Local Authority Housing Teams, partner agencies and other Forward departments to ensure clients receive the best possible support and continuity of care. What success looks like You’ll help deliver key outcomes, including: Improved recovery rates for people in structured treatment Reduced unplanned discharge from treatment where housing needs are a factor Better support for people in temporary accommodation with substance misuse needs Fewer accommodation losses linked to substance misuse Improved access to sustainable, suitable housing Reduced unmet housing need for those in drug and alcohol treatment Stronger evidence and understanding of effective housing-related interventions What we’re looking for Someone who’s confident, flexible and committed, able to travel across East Kent when needed, build strong professional relationships, and uphold the high standards expected of this trusted position. If you're ready to lead with purpose and support people towards recovery and secure housing, we’d love to hear from you. Please see attached Job Description for full details. We reserve the right to close this advert, so early applications are encouraged About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -  Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme  Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays  Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter  Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)  Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Diversity at Forward Trust The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness. When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles. To find out more about Forward’s commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy click here .   Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview. xpwpeyx If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.