Housing Stability Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a Housing Stability Worker to provide flexible, person-centred floating support to individuals with a history of drug and/or alcohol use, helping them sustain tenancies and improve overall wellbeing.

Based at Portland House, Sheffield, the role will be predominantly outreach-based, requiring a driving licence and access to a vehicle. You will work with housing providers, local authorities and treatment services to prevent eviction and promote recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide person-centred support to adults
• Strong communication and safeguarding awareness
• Ability to work with housing providers and local authorities

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, person-centred floating support to individuals with a history of drug and/or alcohol use
• Help clients sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness
• Deliver intensive tenancy sustainment support for transitions from recovery housing, prison, hospital or other settings
• Reduce evictions and tenancy breakdown through proactive support
• Support with understanding tenancy agreements, rights and responsibilities
• Collaborate with landlords, housing providers and local authorities to prevent eviction
• Assist with rent payments, arrears management and accessing benefits
• Work with drug and alcohol treatment services to support recovery goals
• Encourage engagement with treatment and healthcare services
• Complete holistic and risk assessments and develop review plans
• Promote independence and progression while safeguarding clients
• Maintain accurate, timely case records and monitor outcomes
• Contribute to reporting requirements linked to Housing Support Grant
• Work flexibly, including community visits and lone working

Job description

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: 37 hours per week, 9am-5pm with the requirement to work outside or normal hours when needed.

Contract Type: Permanent

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

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

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