Housing Support Worker – Cheshire East

EMERGING FUTURES CIC; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused support organization in Macclesfield seeks a Housing Support Worker to assist individuals impacted by addiction. The role includes providing interventions to promote recovery and help clients lead independent lives. Entry-level candidates are welcome, with training provided, focusing on holistic and person-centered approaches. Experience with complex needs and a passion for making a difference are crucial. This full-time position is part of a supportive team environment, ensuring residents are engaged and safe.

Qualifications

• Support people with a history of drug and alcohol issues.
• Work closely with colleagues and partner agencies.
• Provide a range of interventions to support recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in achieving independent living.
• Ensure residents are safe and engaged in activities.
• Provide psychological support to improve wellbeing.

Skills

Experience or understanding of supporting personal strengths

Specialist harm reduction experience

Experience in developing partnerships

Coaching/counselling qualification

Understanding of drug and alcohol misuse effects

Education

Coaching/counselling/Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Key Information

Position: Housing Support Worker
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £24,699 – £28,312 per annum
Location: Congleton & Macclesfield
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Application Closing Date: 08/01/2026

About Emerging Futures CIC

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.

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About you

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.