Recovery & Tenancy Support Practitioner

New Start, Housing and Social Care Provider; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave

Medicash enrollment

Learning & Development up to Level 5

Shift pattern discussed at interview

Job summary

New Start, a Liverpool-based housing and social care provider, seeks an Aftercare & Relapse Prevention Practitioner to support the Step-down Service and Harmony Project. The role focuses on recovery, tenancy sustainment, community reintegration and crisis response for residents with complex needs.

The post emphasises safeguarding, data recording, and collaborative work within a not-for-profit housing organisation offering development opportunities and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in the role of a Recovery Worker, Treatment/Rehab Practitioner or Outreach Worker within the community or hostel setting.
• Experience handling crisis situations, remaining calm while addressed.
• Experience working with individuals in recovery from alcohol/substance misuse.
• Training and knowledge of harm reduction practices to educate people on reducing risk.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team supporting New Start's aftercare and relapse prevention services.
• Focus aftercare on recovery, tenancy sustainment, community reintegration and independent living skills.
• Ensure cases are involved in education, employment, training and meaningful activities.
• Target assistance to those struggling with recovery per personal relapse prevention plans.
• Provide crisis support and implement safety and support plans.
• Assist tenancy stability and housing options for residents in Liverpool.
• Adhere to Health and Safety regulations and support team in this area.
• Complete administrative tasks and maintain accurate case notes.

Skills

Recovery Worker

Outreach Worker

Treatment/ Rehab Practitioner

Harm reduction

Crisis support

Professional boundaries

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Housing/Health and Social Care

Job description

New Start, a Liverpool-based housing and social care provider, seeks an Aftercare & Relapse Prevention Practitioner to support the Step-down Service and Harmony Project. The role focuses on recovery, tenancy sustainment, community reintegration and crisis response for residents with complex needs.

The post emphasises safeguarding, data recording, and collaborative work within a not-for-profit housing organisation offering development opportunities and a competitive salary.