Housing Support Worker

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OverviewPosition: Housing Support WorkerContract: Full-timeSalary: £24,699 – £28,312 per annumLocation: SeftonHours Per Week: 37.5 hours per weekApplication Closing Date: 10/10/2025
About Emerging Futures CICEmerging Futures works nationally with people affected by addiction, encouraging them to make positive changes to their lives.We believe that no one should suffer the stigma associated with addiction, and that everyone seeking support should feel valued and respected.We provide homes for people to connect with others and make the necessary changes to move towards independent, healthy living.Our behaviour change services provide a confidential space to share experiences, and offer practical support to those who want to change.The Emerging Futures accredited coach training develops the skills of our volunteers, motivating people to give back and reconnect with their community.
About the RoleAs a Housing Support Worker, you will support people with a history of substance and/or alcohol issues (whether abstinent or working towards it), who are living in supported housing projects.You will assist with the daily running of the project and coordinate all aspects of the residents' care, including referrals, move-in plans, assessments and case notes.You will work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to provide a range of interventions to support recovery and help people achieve independent living in the community.
These will include psychological interventions to support residents to improve their wellbeing and participate in meaningful activities in the community as an alternative to substance and alcohol use.You will help residents access mutual aid support in the community and get involved in activities that will support their recovery.
Role and RequirementsAbout youRoleThis is an entry-level role, and we understand that not all candidates will have direct work experience in a similar position.
We provide training to all of our Housing Support Workers, enabling them to deliver the role confidently and in a holistic, person-centred way.
While a passion for working with people affected by addiction is crucial, candidates may also have:
Experience of working with people with complex needs including challenging or negative behaviour, substance misuse and/or criminal offending backgrounds
Experience or an understanding of supporting people to develop their personal strengths and sustain their tenancy within a 'supported housing' environment.
Specialist harm reduction experience (desirable).
Experience of developing partnerships and working collaboratively with other organisations.
A coaching/ counselling/ Health and Social Care qualification (desirable).
An understanding of the harmful effects associated with drug and alcohol misuse and offending in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employability and personal relationships.
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Key DatesDeadline – 10/10/2025Interview – TBC
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Working in our Cheshire & Merseyside 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 is part of a larger team in Cheshire East, with colleagues across Sefton, Warrington, Halton, Crewe, Macclesfield, Congleton and Middlewich.
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