Housing Team Leader - Recovery & Complex Needs

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

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.