Housing Support Worker

Swindon

Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Swindon
Salary: £23,184 – £25,518

About Emerging Futures

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 substance and/or alcohol issues (whether abstinent or working towards it), who are living in 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 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. These will include 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 be required to work flexibly from different sites and be willing to work some evenings and weekends.

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

What do our staff say about working for us?

“My professional development is being addressed all the time. I have had so much training while I have been here.”

We try to create an environment where it’s ok not to be ok. I feel very blessed to be part of this organisation.”

Interested? Get in touch…

To apply for the role, submit your CV, along with a cover letter to the email below

A full job description and person specification is available on the download button below. Please reference this to outline the skills and experience you can bring to the role in your cover letter, whilst telling us why you want to work for Emerging Futures.

A full job description is available to download below.

 Closing date 5th November 2024.

Anticipated interview dates are to be confirmed.

 

Convictions/Disqualifications

If successful in securing an interview we will need to ask you about any unspent convictions as part of our duty of care.  A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being offered a role; the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role.  All of our roles require a criminal record check.

If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have beforehand, please contact info@emergingfutures.org.uk. All information will be dealt with according to the Emerging Futures Confidentiality Policy.

Data Protection

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