Housing Support Worker - Cheshire East

Emerging Futures; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A national support organization is seeking a Housing Support Worker to assist individuals with a history of addiction. This entry-level role involves supporting residents living in supported housing to help them achieve independent living. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with people affected by addiction and may also possess experience in harm reduction, partnership development, and health/social care qualifications. Training is provided to ensure effective support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people in a supported housing environment.
• Understanding of substance misuse and its effects on personal relationships.
• Ability to engage residents in community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a history of addiction in daily activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies for recovery support.
• Ensure residents' safety and engagement in positive community activities.

Skills

Experience supporting people with complex needs

Understanding of harm reduction

Ability to develop partnerships

Coaching/counseling/health and social care qualification

Job description

Emerging 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 role As a Housing Support Worker, you will support people with a history of drug and/or alcohol issues, who are abstinent and living in supported housing projects. 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. You will also work alongside colleagues who will provide psychological therapies to support residents to improve their wellbeing. You will ensure residents are safe and engaged in positive and meaningful activities in the community that will support their recovery.
This 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. Whilst 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 and supporting them to make changes to their lives. You may also have:

• 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.
• Experience of developing partnerships and working collaboratively with other organisations.
• A coaching/ counselling/ Health and Social Care qualification.
• 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.