What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Support Worker position at Emerging Futures CIC?
Key Information
Position: Housing Support Worker
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £25,687 – £29,444 per annum
Location:
Warrington
Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week (Tuesday to Saturday)
Application Closing Date
08/06/2026
About Emerging Futures CIC
Emerging Futures began in 2014, born from a belief that recovery is possible for everyone, and that those who have walked that path should lead the way forward.
From modest beginnings, Emerging Futures expanded across the UK, to a growing and diverse team of staff and volunteers, many with lived experience themselves. Offering support to people affected by homelessness and drug and alcohol use, Emerging Futures has helped thousands through housing, coaching and therapeutic programmes.
Using compassion and courage, Emerging Futures believes that recovery is not just a word, it’s a promise that anything is possible. Together, we’re working for a world where everyone has somewhere to live, something to do, and someone to love.
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About The Role
As a Housing Support Worker, you will support people with a history of drug and/or alcohol issues, who are abstinent and 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 help residents 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.
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About you
Role
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:
To apply for this role, click the ‘apply now’ button and complete our online application form.
Our online application form consists of a set of “getting to know you” questions that are specific to each role.
For most of our positions, we also ask that you upload a CV. Download the job description for a full list of duties along with a person specification detailing essential and desirable skills.
See below for our step-by-step guide to completing your application, and some useful tips to help you understand what we look for.
Download Job Description View GDPR For Applicants
Key Dates
Deadline – 08/06/2026
Interview – TBC
A guide to completing your application
STEP 1
Copy and save the URL at the bottom of the form
So that you can revisit your application at a later date.
STEP 2
Complete your personal details
In order for us to contact you about your application.
STEP 3
Answer Our ‘about You’ Questions
To help us understand your values, skills and experience.
STEP 4
Upload your CV
Not all roles require a CV. This will not be visible if it is not required.
STEP 5
Complete the declarations
About any adjustments, GDPR, your legal right to work, and DBS checks.
STEP 6
Don’t forget to click ‘submit’
Wait until you see the “application successful” message.
Useful tips
Read these useful tips to help you prepare your application.
Read these useful tips to help you prepare your application.
By joining the Emerging Futures workforce, you become part of a nationwide team dedicated to providing addiction recovery support services throughout the United Kingdom. This role joins part of a larger team in Cheshire East, with colleagues working across our services in Sefton, Warrington, Halton, Crewe, Macclesfield, Congleton and Middlewich.
Position: Housing Support Worker
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £25,687 – £29,444 per annum
Location:
Warrington
Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week (Tuesday to Saturday)
Application Closing Date
08/06/2026
About Emerging Futures CIC
Emerging Futures began in 2014, born from a belief that recovery is possible for everyone, and that those who have walked that path should lead the way forward.
From modest beginnings, Emerging Futures expanded across the UK, to a growing and diverse team of staff and volunteers, many with lived experience themselves. Offering support to people affected by homelessness and drug and alcohol use, Emerging Futures has helped thousands through housing, coaching and therapeutic programmes.
Using compassion and courage, Emerging Futures believes that recovery is not just a word, it’s a promise that anything is possible. Together, we’re working for a world where everyone has somewhere to live, something to do, and someone to love.
Enable this content?
This content is served by a third party, www.youtube.com. If enabled, www.youtube.com may collect information about your activity. Manage preferences to always allow this content.
About The Role
As a Housing Support Worker, you will support people with a history of drug and/or alcohol issues, who are abstinent and 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 help residents 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.
Download Job Description
About you
Role
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.
- 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.
To apply for this role, click the ‘apply now’ button and complete our online application form.
Our online application form consists of a set of “getting to know you” questions that are specific to each role.
For most of our positions, we also ask that you upload a CV. Download the job description for a full list of duties along with a person specification detailing essential and desirable skills.
See below for our step-by-step guide to completing your application, and some useful tips to help you understand what we look for.
Download Job Description View GDPR For Applicants
Key Dates
Deadline – 08/06/2026
Interview – TBC
A guide to completing your application
STEP 1
Copy and save the URL at the bottom of the form
So that you can revisit your application at a later date.
STEP 2
Complete your personal details
In order for us to contact you about your application.
STEP 3
Answer Our ‘about You’ Questions
To help us understand your values, skills and experience.
STEP 4
Upload your CV
Not all roles require a CV. This will not be visible if it is not required.
STEP 5
Complete the declarations
About any adjustments, GDPR, your legal right to work, and DBS checks.
STEP 6
Don’t forget to click ‘submit’
Wait until you see the “application successful” message.
Useful tips
Read these useful tips to help you prepare your application.
Read these useful tips to help you prepare your application.
- Our job applications are submitted on an online form by clicking the “apply now” button. As with all online webpages, if you lose your internet connection the page can crash, and you risk losing your application.
- To avoid this happening, we’d advise writing the answers to our ‘getting to know you’ questions offline first, either on your computer or phone. Once you’re happy and ready to submit, you can paste them into the online form. Alternatively, copy the form URL displayed at the bottom of the form by the “submit” button, and use this to revisit your application online later.
- It’s always worth double checking that your email address and phone number are correct. If there are typos here, we won’t be able to contact you about your application after we have shortlisted to interview.
- Write your ‘getting to know you’ responses in your own words. Imagine you’re speaking to the person who you hope might hire you. The more we know about the real you, your values, and your experiences the better (so don’t let ChatGPT answer for you!).
- Read through your responses a few times before you send the final application and correct any spelling errors or add anything you may have missed. We’re not looking for seasoned copywriters, but it shows you’ve taken care over your application.
- Not all our jobs require you to upload a CV, but if you are asked to, please make sure it’s in a format that we can read. Accepted formats: pdf, doc, jpeg, jpg, png, txt, docx.
- Once you have submitted your application, wait until you see the “application successful” message. You’ll also receive an email confirming the application has been received, which has a link to complete our Equality and Diversity short survey.
By joining the Emerging Futures workforce, you become part of a nationwide team dedicated to providing addiction recovery support services throughout the United Kingdom. This role joins part of a larger team in Cheshire East, with colleagues working across our services in Sefton, Warrington, Halton, Crewe, Macclesfield, Congleton and Middlewich.
Salary : $25,687 - $29,444