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See our current vacancies and learn about what it’s like to work for us.
View current vacanciesAbout 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.
View current vacanciesWhat we stand for,
our values
Respect
Listening to people and treating them with dignity.
Integrity
Being honest and open (with each other) and providing a voice for those who are expert by experience.
Accountability
Taking purpose-driven action, owning our decisions and remaining flexible as we grow.
Join our team
Working in the non-profit sector is rewarding, and Emerging Futures is no different. In all roles, our team are contributing to the daily positive outcomes of our service users.
Our employees are essential to our organisational goals, and as an employer with the ‘Investors in People’ Silver accreditation, we are committed to supporting our staff in developing their skills and experience.
Whilst working in addiction support services can be challenging at times, our staff look out for each other. We are a caring and competent workforce, and we’re looking for people who share our values to work with us!
Benefits of working with
Emerging Futures
Whilst working in the charitable sector means people won’t earn as much as they would in private corporate organisations, we provide benefits and perks to help and support our staff to navigate everyday living. These include:
– Generous annual leave and the ability to purchase additional leave
– Enhanced family friendly and maternity policies
– Life assurance scheme
– One hours paid wellbeing time per week
– Employee financial assistance schemes
– Access to an employee assistance programme and wellbeing support including GP appointments and prescriptions
– Access to the Blue Light Discount Card scheme, providing members with access to thousands of discounts, both online and in-store
FAQs
See below for answers to some common questions about working at Emerging Futures.
I don’t have any academic qualifications, does that matter?
We care more about who you are and your values, than how academic you were at school.
For many of our entry level roles, we don’t require any experience as we offer extensive on the job training.
Can I still apply for a job if I have a criminal record?
Yes!
We do require everyone to disclose their criminal record and go through a DBS. However, we work with many people who have experience of the criminal justice system. Our staff use their lived experience of crime to help our service users change their behaviours.
What skills do Emerging Futures look for in their staff?
We look for people who share our organisational values of respect, integrity and accountability.
Each role requires different skills, but for those who haven’t worked in housing or community support roles before, we provide our team with the knowledge and training they need to work with clients in a holistic and person-centred way.
Do I need prior experience working in drug and alcohol services?
Not necessarily.
We have roles that do not require any direct experience working in drug and alcohol services and understand there are often transferrable skills and experience from other sectors that are valuable.
However, some of our management and team leader vacancies do require candidates to have specific experience. Any essential and desirable experience will be specified for each role in the person specification section of the job description.
What career development opportunities are there at Emerging Futures?
Emerging Futures takes the professional development of our staff seriously. It is an integral part of everything we do.
For those in recovery and considering a career in the drug and alcohol sector, our coach training offers opportunities to develop skills that move people into volunteering. For those with experience, our leadership development programme provides a pathway for those moving into management.
I’m interested in volunteering. Do you have any opportunities?
We’re always happy to hear from people who would like to give their time to volunteer at Emerging Futures. Depending on where you live, we have different kinds of volunteers. From trained coaches who work with our service users to those who can only give a few hours but may help at local events.
Register your information below.
Volunteer with
Emerging Futures
Our volunteers are a vital part of our organisation and many of our staff, including our senior leaders, began their journey in the drug and alcohol sector as volunteers. We always want to hear from people who share our passion and commitment to supporting people affected by addiction. Many of our volunteers have their own lived experience of addiction or homelessness, and they use their experiences to help those we work with. Use the form on the ‘contact us’ page to find out more about volunteer opportunities in your area.
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