Floating Support Worker – Manchester

Key Information Position: Floating Support Worker (Community Housing Worker) Contract: Full-time Salary: £24,699 – £28,312 per annum Location: Manchester Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week Application Closing Date: 11/07/2025 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 Floating Support Worker, you’ll support clients with complex needs, assessing their support requirements and managing referrals. You’ll provide tenancy sustainment support and guide clients through Manchester’s treatment services. You will join a specialist floating support team working with individuals facing substance misuse issues and at risk of eviction or homelessness, or struggling to engage with services. Your work will take you across the city, collaborating with CGL’s treatment provider, EF’s housing & community services, and other partner agencies. These include Housing Associations, wellbeing services, welfare agencies, the Local Authority, ASB teams, tenancy sustainment services and legal services. You’ll also identify local resources to enhance support, aiming to improve access to sustainable housing; reduce unplanned exits from drug and alcohol treatment and provide effective housing support and address unmet housing needs. Download Job Description About you You may have a coaching, counselling or health & social care qualification. You should also have: Experience delivering evidence-based interventions for individuals impacted by substance misuse and/or offending. Proven success in supporting tenancy sustainment and fostering positive community connections. Keyworker experience managing cases with complex needs, including the ability to work independently. Experience collaborating with multiple partnership agencies.

Location: Greater Manchester, GB

Posted Date: 8/2/2025