Providing housing and recovery support with a goal of achieving independent living.
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.
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 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.
You will also work alongside colleagues who will provide psychological therapies to support residents to improve their wellbeing.
You will ensure residents are safe and engaged in positive and meaningful activities in the community that will support their recovery.
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.
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Answer our ‘about you’ questions
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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 Lancashire, with colleagues working across our services in Rossendale, Hyndburn, Chorley, Preston, Morecambe, Fleetwood and St Annes.
