Team Leader

Horton Housing is a not-for-profit Housing Association that manages a wide range of different housing, training and support services across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and North Yorkshire. We offer support to a variety of people, including those who are homeless or at risk, young people and refugees. We offer accommodation, skills and language support, and use a strength based approach to help the people we support achieve their goals in a manner which works for them.

The role

The Team Leader will work as part of a team across all three GLS settings to ensure regulatory and contractual requirements are consistently met and best practice is applied. The Team Leader will assist the Settings Managers with the operational management of the service. They will ensure that the safely of young people is at the heart of everything they do. This role requires flexibility in working hours and will include working days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Further detail can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

What we are looking for someone who has:

• An ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop colleagues.
• Hold a level 3 NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care with Children and Young People or the willingness and ability to undertake this qualification once in post.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in children's social care, supported accommodation or similar setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, legislation, and best practices in supported accommodation, safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, young people, families, and external stakeholders.
• A compassionate and empathetic nature, with a genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities effectively.

What Horton offers in return?

In return, this role is offering a salary of £28,763 per annum based on a 35 hour week. The role also offers excellent benefits including 6 weeks of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. We also offer exceptional training and development opportunities.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form in full, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.

When going into the application form, please have the following on hand before you start:

• Your employment history
• Your education history
• Your personal statement in a Word document

You will not be able to go in and out of the application form, please complete in one sitting

Role Closing: Sunday 20 April 2025 at 11.59pm