Job Description

Hours

: 37.5 hours per week

Location

: Macclesfield, Cheshire East

Salary

: 28,312 - 30,069

Emerging Futures works with adults affected by drug and alcohol addiction, offering housing and community-based support.

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 Senior Housing Support Worker, you will provide housing and recovery support to people with a history of substance and/or alcohol issues, criminality and often challenging and negative behaviours and experience of failed accommodation placements.

You will provide information, training, emotional and practical support to help people move into suitable accommodation and live as fully and independently as possible.

You will use a blend of Housing First and harm reduction techniques to assess need, prepare tenancy support plans and support people to achieve their individual goals.

You will also take a senior role in supporting and leading the staff team and covering for our Housing Team Leader in sickness or absence

About you

You will have experience of providing a range of evidence-based interventions to individuals affected by homelessness, substance misuse and/or offending. You may also have:

Experience of housing management or working in a residential setting with those with complex needs including challenging and/or negative behaviour. Experience of supporting individuals to initiate and sustain long-term recovery and tenancy sustainment in the community. Experience or an understanding of providing interventions that support individuals to develop their personal strengths within a 'supported housing' environment. Experience of developing partnerships and working collaboratively with other organisations and individuals. Specialist harm reduction experience. A coaching/ counselling or health and social care qualification (desirable) Experience of supporting or managing paid staff or volunteers (desirable)

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? Press 'Apply' now!

Closing date

Wednesday 20th August 2025

Anticipated interview dates

wc 25th August 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,312.00-30,069.00 per year

Work Location: In person