Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 22/05/2026

Job Information

Community & Social

City Lambeth

Province Greater London

Postal Code SW4

Job Description

3-month contract with a local authority

Summary

The Team Manager is a pivotal role within a local authority, offered on a 3-month contract. This position involves providing operational leadership, quality assurance, and performance management for Housing Needs Caseworkers who deliver homelessness prevention and relief services. The role is crucial in ensuring that all assessments, Personal Housing Plans (PHPs), and statutory decisions are lawful, timely, defensible, and resident‑centered. The postholder will support a prevention‑first, trauma‑informed approach, ensuring high‑quality casework and positive outcomes for residents experiencing a housing crisis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of h...