Housing Team Leader

Emerging Futures CIC; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerging Futures CIC in Chorley, Lancashire, is seeking a Housing Team Leader to provide strong operational leadership for the Complex Needs Supported Accommodation contract. You will line-manage the team, coordinate with health and social services, and support individuals on their recovery journey.

You will work across sites, with some evenings and weekends required, to ensure safe, suitable housing and effective service delivery for people in recovery from homelessness and substance use.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing complex needs, substance misuse and/or housing services.
• Experience of managing adult social care and services within the third or public sector.
• Experience of managing, developing and supporting staff in a challenging and demanding environment.
• Experience of supporting individuals to initiate and sustain long-term health gains, their own tenancy and recovery in the community.
• Experience of developing partnerships and working collaboratively with other organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible operational leadership and direct line management to the team responsible for the delivery of the Emerging Futures Complex Needs Supported Accommodation contract.
• Ensure people engaged with local drug and alcohol services are safely housed in appropriate accommodation to support treatment and recovery.
• Deliver services safely and in line with contract requirements and key deliverables; inspire and motivate the team to achieve.
• Assess individual needs with the team to prepare people for accommodation and provide practical and psychological support.
• Collaborate with health, housing, education and training providers to move individuals from homelessness and addiction to independent living.

Skills

Complex needs mgmt

Social care exp

Staff development

Recovery & tenancy

Partnerships

Job description

About Emerging Futures CIC

Emerging Futures began in 2014, born from a belief that recovery is possible for everyone, and that those who have walked that path should lead the way forward.

Key Information

Position: Housing Team Leader

Contract: Full-time

Salary: £31,272 – £36,708 per annum

Location

Chorley

Hours Per Week

37.5 hours per week

Application Closing Date

26/08/2026

About Emerging Futures CIC

Emerging Futures began in 2014, born from a belief that recovery is possible for everyone, and that those who have walked that path should lead the way forward. From modest beginnings, Emerging Futures expanded across the UK, to a growing and diverse team of staff and volunteers, many with lived experience themselves. Offering support to people affected by homelessness and drug and alcohol use, Emerging Futures has helped thousands through housing, coaching and therapeutic programmes. Using compassion and courage, Emerging Futures believes that recovery is not just a word, it’s a promise that anything is possible. Together, we’re working for a world where everyone has somewhere to live, something to do, and someone to love.

About The Role

As Housing Team Leader, you will provide strong, visible operational leadership and direct line management to the team responsible for the delivery of the Emerging Futures Complex Needs Supported Accommodation contract and move on recovery housing provision in Chorley.

You will be responsible for ensuring people being treated by local drug and alcohol services are safely housed in appropriate accommodation so they can focus on their treatment and recovery journey.

You will be responsible for ensuring recovery and treatment services are delivered safely and run in accordance with contract requirements and key deliverables. You will provide strong, visible operational leadership and inspire and motivate your team to aspire and succeed.

You will work with your team and external partners to assess individual needs, prepare people to move into accommodation and provide practical and psychological support to help them keep their accommodation.

You will work closely with health and treatment services, social enterprises, housing, education, and training providers to develop recovery services that move individuals from homelessness and addiction to purposeful, independent living in the community.

You will be required to work flexibly from different sites and be willing to work some evenings and weekends.

About you

• Experience of managing complex needs, substance misuse and/or housing services.
• Experience of managing adult social care and services within the third or public sector.
• Experience of managing, developing and supporting staff in a challenging and demanding environment.
• Experience of supporting individuals to initiate and sustain long-term health gains, their own tenancy and recovery in the community.
• Experience of developing partnerships and working collaboratively with other organisations.

Key Dates

Deadline – 26/08/2026

Interview – 02/09/2026

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Working in our Lancashire services

By joining the Emerging Futures workforce, you become part of a nationwide team dedicated to providing addiction recovery support services throughout the United Kingdom. This role joins part of a larger team in Lancashire, with colleagues working across our services in Rossendale, Hyndburn and Chorley.