Purpose of the Job

The Recovery and Housing Worker will provide person-centred support to people experiencing homelessness alongside alcohol and/or other drug use, helping them to overcome barriers to securing and sustaining stable accommodation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver support in a range of settings, including drop-in sessions, one-to-one appointments and group activities, tailoring support to each individual’s needs.
• Empower people to identify, work towards, and achieve their own goals, supporting them to improve their health and wellbeing, build resilience, and develop the confidence and practical skills needed to live independently and sustain positive change.
• Develop and deliver personalised recovery and housing plans in partnership with individuals, ensuring support reflects their needs, priorities and aspirations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies and the wider community to help people access the services, resources and opportunities they need.
• Support people to secure and sustain stable accommodation, strengthen their recovery and achieve lasting improvements in their lives.
• Complete housing assessments and support individuals with accommodation applications.
• Deliver practical harm reduction advice and interventions that promote safety and wellbeing.
• Support individuals to attend appointments with housing, health, treatment and welfare services, encouraging engagement and continuity of care.
• Reconnect people with appropriate community, health and recovery services to address wider support needs.
• Maintain appropriate records and work in accordance with organisational policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety.

*For a complete overview of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description.

Project 6 is committed to being a safe, healthy, and non-discriminatory employer. You will need to abide by our code of conduct, health and safety and HR Policies.   

To apply

Please download and complete the application form below and return it to recruitment@project6.org.uk.

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If you need support of any kind in order to complete your application, please contact recruitment@project6.org.uk or by telephone on 01535 610180.

We kindly ask all applicants to complete an equality and diversity monitoring form. This is completely anonymous and is not part of any recruitment process. Gathering information in this way helps us to ensure we are an inclusive employer.