Outreach Housing Stability Specialist (Part-Time)

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

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.