Key Information Position: Housing Support Worker Contract: Full-time Salary: £27,395 – £29,207 Location: Watford, Hertfordshire Hours per week: 37.5 Application Closing Date: 26/05/2025 About 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. About the role As a Housing Support Worker in our detox service, you will support people with a history of substance and/or alcohol issues, who are completing, or have recently completed a detox and are living in our 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 evenings and weekends. Download Job Description 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 supporting people with complex needs including challenging or negative behaviour, substance misuse and/or criminal offending backgrounds Experience or an understanding of supporting people to develop their personal strengths and sustain their tenancy within a ‘supported housing’ environment. Specialist harm reduction experience. Experience of developing partnerships and working collaboratively with other organisations. A coaching/ counselling/ Health and Social Care qualification. 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.