Team Leader - Housing Support
Quick answer
Action for Children is hiring an in-office Team Leader in Dundee paying £29,000 per annum to oversee housing support services and staff for homeless and care-experienced young people.
- Role
- Team Leader - Housing Support
- Organization
- Action for Children
- Location
- Dundee
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- £29,000 per annum
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Action for Children is seeking a Team Leader for their Dundee Youth Housing Service to provide operational leadership for staff supporting homeless and care-experienced young people. The role involves managing staffing for 24/7 operations, overseeing support planning, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred interventions. You will lead a team to empower young people to develop independent living skills while maintaining compliance with safeguarding and statutory standards. The position requires a focus on reflective practice, effective partnership working, and providing on-call support.
What you'll do
- Provide operational leadership and supervision to a team of practitioners and support workers.
- Manage 24/7 staffing rotas to ensure consistent service delivery and cover unplanned absences.
- Oversee structured support pathways including referrals, assessments, and support planning.
- Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours guidance and incident response.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies, SSSC standards, and Health and Social Care regulations.
What it takes
- SVQ 3 in Social Services and Healthcare or HNC Social Services plus a management award (PDA).
- Current SSSC registration.
- Proven experience in supervising and coaching staff.
- Significant experience working with children and young people with complex trauma.
- Ability to work under pressure and effectively manage challenging behaviors.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to buy/sell), pension with up to 7% employer contribution, life assurance, flexible family leave, staff discount portal, Blue Light Card eligibility, and professional training/development opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located and what is the work schedule?
This role is based at the Dundee Youth Housing Service sites in Dundee and requires full-time, in-office presence as part of a 24/7 service operation.
What is the compensation for this role?
The position offers a salary of £29,000 per annum, with an additional payment provided for participation in the on-call rota.
What are the essential qualifications for this Team Leader role?
Candidates must hold an SVQ 3 in Social Services and Healthcare (or HNC Social Services plus a management award) and must be SSSC registered.
Is there a deadline for applying to this position?
The job description does not specify a closing date for applications, though it notes that interviews are scheduled for the 1st and 2nd of July 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action for Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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