• Job Description

  Req#: 1887

  Temporary Accommodation Move On Team Leader

  PO3: £44,862 per annum incl. London Weighting, rising in annual increments to £48,063 per annum

  1 x Secondment / Fixed Term (12 Months)

  Hybrid / Full Time

  About Us:

  It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

  About the Borough:

  Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

  With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

  We are excited to announce an opportunity for an empathetic, driven and dynamic individual to lead Lambeth’s ambitious and innovative new Temporary Accommodation Move On Team.

  The Council is embarking on an exciting transformation programme to help people who have been in long term temporary accommodation to move into a settled and stable home. We are looking for passionate and ambitious colleagues to join us on this journey, as we design and deliver services with people at their heart.

  About the Team:

  The number of Lambeth households in temporary accommodation has increased rapidly in recent years, as seen across London. We face a shared housing crisis and a limited supply of homes with which to help people. The significant cost of keeping households in temporary accommodation is increasing the pressure on council finances. In addition, we know that living in temporary accommodation for extended periods of time can impact people deeply, from their health and wellbeing to their relationships, education and access to employment.

  At Lambeth we are investing in a newly formed Move On Team because we are determined to reverse this trend by supporting people into settled homes which provide them with the certainty and stability that is so needed, and to reduce the costs on the council budget.

  Role overview:

  You will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team following the journey from a first conversation through to finding a new home, to follow-up and aftercare.

  This includes Move-On Officers and Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officers who will visit people in their homes, carry out occupancy checks and understand needs, initiate move-on conversations, and oversee offers and sign-ups. The team also includes Lettings Negotiators who will procure private rented accommodation for the team and people they work with.

  The successful candidate will be passionate, hard-working and motivated in supporting people out of homelessness. We especially welcome applications from people who have knowledge of homelessness or living in temporary accommodation themselves.

  You will be results-driven and will have the ability to work in a fast-paced, highly pressurised environment, to competing priorities, with a strong orientation to achieving targets and KPIs and achieving value for money.

  You will have excellent people skills, and an ability to build relationships and see things from others’ perspectives.

  You will undertake your work within the legal framework of statutory homelessness and will ensure that the team is compliant with the council’s legal obligations and makes and enforces offers in line with the law.

  The successful candidate will be required to hold a valid Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/DBS.

  To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

  Please upload your CV and supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

  For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

  Job Description and Person Specification

  How to Apply:

  If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

  We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

  Contact Information:

  If you are interested in this role but feel uncertain about whether you meet everything in this job advert we encourage you to still apply, or to get in touch for an informal conversation with Ode Ogwu, Temporary Accommodation Team Manager at oogwu@lambeth.gov.uk or Junior Omo-Idahosa, Private Sector Solutions Manager jaomo-idahosa@lambeth.gov.uk

  Recruitment Timelines:

  Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 8th September 2024

  Shortlisting: W/C 16th September 2024

  Interviews: W/C 23rd September 2024

  Benefits:

  We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
  • Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Hybrid Working.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Discounts at local restaurants.
  • Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
  • Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
  • Trade Union Membership.

  At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

  In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

  We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

• About the company

  Lambeth London Borough Council is the local authority for the London Borough of Lambeth in Greater London, England.

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