Salary: £24,699 – £26,352 per annum Location: Cheshire East - Macclesfield & Congleton Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week About Emerging Futures CIC 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 Psychological Wellbeing Worker, you will support people at all stages of their recovery journey from addiction to improve their psychological wellbeing and develop the skills and determination to achieve their goals. You will use your psychology and therapeutic counselling skills to encourage people to engage with the recovery process and make positive changes to their lives. You will delivery various groups including a psychosocial, trauma informed programme to encourage behaviour change and positive development. You will work closely with your team and partner organisations to develop recovery services that engage, support and guide people away from addiction towards improved wellbeing free of drug/alcohol misuse and crime. You may work with colleagues to deliver a variety of wellbeing interventions designed to promote positive behaviour change. Delivery will include group work, as well as structured and non-structured one-to-one work. You will also carry a small caseload. You will help people access mutual aid support in the community and get involved in activities that will support their recovery. You will be required to work flexibly from different sites and be willing to work some evenings and weekends. About you You will have experience of delivering group work programmes to motivate and inspire people with drug and alcohol problems or criminal behaviour to change their lives. You may also have: Experience of delivering group work. Experience of working to motivate and inspire people to make positive changes to their wellbeing and lives. Evidence of working in the substance misuse sector and supporting people on their recovery journey. Evidence of managing a client caseload. Experience of building therapeutic working relationships. Effective communicator and experience of different communication styles. Be established in your own recovery, if relevant Experience of working in a trauma informed way (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.” How to apply To apply for this role, click the ‘apply now’ button and head to our website to complete our online application form. Closing date 23 October 2025 Anticipated interview date is 30 October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. _____________________________ In other organisations people may have experience in roles such as: substance use group worker, recovery group worker, recovery group facilitator, recovery support worker, substance misuse group facilitator People may also have worked in the following areas: public health, mental health, counselling, healthcare, rehabilitation, substance misuse Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £24,699.00-£26,352.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work Location: On the road