Housing Stability Worker

AQUARIUS ACTION PROJECTS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' annual leave

Pension scheme with 4.5% employer

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounts via Charity Discounts & more

Job summary

Waythrough in Sheffield is seeking a part-time Housing Stability Worker to provide flexible, person-centred floating support to people with histories of drug and/or alcohol use. You will help sustain tenancies, prevent homelessness and improve wellbeing through tailored, practical support.

Based at Portland House, the role is predominantly outreach with occasional home visits; driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. The post is permanent, pro rata salary £25,878–£34,240 per year.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in health and social care, housing, substance misuse, counselling or related field.
• Trained in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, motivational interviewing or related approaches.
• Experience of supporting people to sustain accommodation or prevent homelessness.
• Experience and knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to drug and alcohol use.
• Experience of managing complex needs (e.g. mental health, offending, trauma).
• Experience of using case management systems and recording outcomes.
• Experience in completing assessment and recovery planning and risk management plans.
• Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and engage people.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a person centred, strengths-based and trauma informed way.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Ability to develop support plans and identify practical actions to sustain accommodation.
• Ability to undertake regular travel to a range of community locations, including home visits and partner agencies.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to maintain safe and stable accommodation.
• Assist with understanding tenancy agreements, rights, and responsibilities.
• Work with landlords, housing providers, and local authorities to prevent eviction.
• Support with rent payments, arrears management, and accessing benefits.
• Work alongside drug and alcohol treatment services to support recovery goals.
• Encourage engagement with treatment, healthcare, and support services.
• Support relapse prevention and crisis planning.
• Complete holistic assessments and risk assessments.
• Develop and review support plans focused on housing stability.
• Deliver tailored interventions based on individual needs.
• Promote independence and progression.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Manage risks relating to substance use, mental health, and tenancy breakdown.
• Follow organisational safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Work in partnership with services such as housing, probation, health, and social care.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to services.
• Maintain accurate, timely case records.
• Monitor outcomes related to tenancy sustainment and wellbeing.
• Contribute to reporting requirements linked to Housing Support Grant.
• Work flexibly, including community visits and lone working.

Skills

Safeguarding training

Trauma-informed practice

Motivational interviewing

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Housing Stability Worker

locations: Likewise - Portland House

time type: Part time

posted on: Posted Yesterday

job requisition id: JR014156

Housing Stability Worker - Likewise

Location: Base location will be Portland House, Sheffield S3 8UG however role will be predominantly outreach based. Driving licence and access to vehicle is essential due to this.Working Hours: Part-time 18.75 hours per week. 9am-5pm with the requirement to work outside or normal hours when needed. Days worked to be discussed at later stage.Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 per annum (pro rata)

Please note that interviews will be held as and when, therefore the close date is subject to change.

About Waythrough

Make a real difference in your community

About the role:

To provide flexible, person-centred floating support to individuals with a history of drug and/or alcohol use, helping them to sustain their tenancies, prevent homelessness, and improve overall wellbeing.

Housing Stability Workers will provide intensive tenancy sustainment support for individuals moving on from recovery housing, residential rehabilitation providers, prison, hospital and other settings. They will reduce evictions and tenancy breakdown through proactive, person-centred support.

Key duties will include:

• Support individuals to maintain safe and stable accommodation

• Assist with understanding tenancy agreements, rights, and responsibilities

• Work with landlords, housing providers, and local authorities to prevent eviction

• Support with rent payments, arrears management, and accessing benefits

• Work alongside drug and alcohol treatment services to support recovery goals

• Encourage engagement with treatment, healthcare, and support services

• Support relapse prevention and crisis planning

• Complete holistic assessments and risk assessments

• Develop and review support plans focused on housing stability

• Deliver tailored interventions based on individual needs

• Promote independence and progression

• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns

• Manage risks relating to substance use, mental health, and tenancy breakdown

• Follow organisational safeguarding policies and procedures

• Work in partnership with services such as housing, probation, health, and social care

• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to services

• Maintain accurate, timely case records

• Monitor outcomes related to tenancy sustainment and wellbeing

• Contribute to reporting requirements linked to Housing Support Grant

• Work flexibly, including community visits and lone working

About you:

• Relevant qualification in health and social care, housing, substance misuse, counselling or related field (NVQ Level 3 or above or equivalent)

• Trained in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, motivational interviewing or related approaches

• Experience of supporting people to sustain accommodation or prevent homelessness

• Experience and knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to drug and alcohol use

• Experience of managing complex needs (e.g. mental health, offending, trauma)

• Experience of using case management systems and recording outcomes

• Experience in completing assessment and recovery planning and risk management plans

• Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP

• Ability to build trusting relationships and engage people

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to work in a person centred, strengths-based and trauma informed way

• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload

• Ability to develop support plans and identify practical actions to sustain accommodation

• Ability to undertake regular travel to a range of community locations, including home visits and partner agencies

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

What We Offer

• 27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals

• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus

• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date:

2026-10-28