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Housing Team Leader - Housing Options
| Posting date: | 01 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,001.00 to £40,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39,152 - £41,771 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Company: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 284411 |
Summary
The role of Housing Options Team Leader sits within Housing Services at Darlington Borough Council and is responsible for managing day to day operations for the local authority statutory homelessness function, Housing Options and the Choice Based Lettings Service.
The role overses a dedicated team dealing with complex and vulnerable clients who are homeless or at risk of, providing advice, support and assistance.andnbsp;
The successful applicant will need approximatley 5 years experience working in a housing environment. Expereience of dealing with clients that are vulnerable and homeless or at risk of. Knowledge of Housing legislationa and expereience of interpreting legilslation, policies and procedures.andnbsp;
Experience of managing staff would be beneficial and you must be capable of independent travelandnbsp;to carry out the requirements of the post.
**The post is part time working 15 hours per week on a Thursday and Friday**
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supporting Documents attached.andnbsp;
For a further informal discussion please contact Janette McMain (Housing Manager -andnbsp; Housing Options andamp; Lifeleine Services) on 07341073726
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk , who will be happy to assist.
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The role overses a dedicated team dealing with complex and vulnerable clients who are homeless or at risk of, providing advice, support and assistance.andnbsp;
The successful applicant will need approximatley 5 years experience working in a housing environment. Expereience of dealing with clients that are vulnerable and homeless or at risk of. Knowledge of Housing legislationa and expereience of interpreting legilslation, policies and procedures.andnbsp;
Experience of managing staff would be beneficial and you must be capable of independent travelandnbsp;to carry out the requirements of the post.
**The post is part time working 15 hours per week on a Thursday and Friday**
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supporting Documents attached.andnbsp;
For a further informal discussion please contact Janette McMain (Housing Manager -andnbsp; Housing Options andamp; Lifeleine Services) on 07341073726
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk , who will be happy to assist.
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