Housing Support Worker - Hertfordshire

Emerging Futures; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Watford is seeking a Housing Support Worker to assist individuals recovering from addiction. This entry-level role provides training to help residents improve their wellbeing and engage in meaningful community activities. Candidates should have experience working with complex needs and an understanding of the impacts of substance misuse. Previous experience in supportive environments is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with challenging behaviour, substance misuse, or criminal backgrounds.
• Understanding of health and welfare impacts of addiction.
• Specialist harm reduction experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with drug/alcohol issues in supported housing.
• Coordinate residents' care and assist with daily project operations.
• Deliver psychological interventions and promote wellbeing.

Skills

Working with complex needs

Understanding of substance misuse effects

Partnership development

Education

Coaching/Counselling/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 completing, or have recently completed a detox and are living in our 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 deliver 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.

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.
• 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.
• Specialist harm reduction experience (desirable)
• Experience of developing partnerships and working collaboratively with other organisations.
• Experience or an understanding of supporting people to develop their personal strengths and sustain their tenancy within a 'supported housing' environment.
• A coaching/ counselling/ Health and Social Care qualification (desirable)