Housing Stability Worker
Waythrough · Likewise · £25,878–£34,240 (stated in the posting)
Housing Stability Worker - Likewise
Location: Base location will be Portland House, Sheffield S3 8UG however role will be predominantly outreach based. Driving licence and access to vehicle is essential due to this.
Working Hours: Part-time 18.75 hours per week. 9am-5pm with the requirement to work outside or normal hours when needed. Days worked to be discussed at later stage.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 per annum (pro rata)
Please note that interviews will be held as and when, therefore the close date is subject to change.
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About the role:
To provide flexible, person-centred floating support to individuals with a history of drug and/or alcohol use, helping them to sustain their tenancies, prevent homelessness, and improve overall wellbeing.
Housing Stability Workers will provide intensive tenancy sustainment support for individuals moving on from recovery housing, residential rehabilitation providers, prison, hospital and other settings. They will reduce evictions and tenancy breakdown through proactive, person-centred support.
Key duties will include:
Support individuals to maintain safe and stable accommodation
Assist with understanding tenancy agreements, rights, and responsibilities
Work with landlords, housing providers, and local authorities to prevent eviction
Support with rent payments, arrears management, and accessing benefits
Work alongside drug and alcohol treatment services to support recovery goals
Encourage engagement with treatment, healthcare, and support services
Support relapse prevention and crisis planning
Complete holistic assessments and risk assessments
Develop and review support plans focused on housing stability
Deliver tailored interventions based on individual needs
Promote independence and progression
Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns
Manage risks relating to substance use, mental health, and tenancy breakdown
Follow organisational safeguarding policies and procedures
Work in partnership with services such as housing, probation, health, and social care
Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to services
Maintain accurate, timely case records
Monitor outcomes related to tenancy sustainment and wellbeing
Contribute to reporting requirements linked to Housing Support Grant
Work flexibly, including community visits and lone working
About you:
Relevant qualification in health and social care, housing, substance misuse, counselling or related field (NVQ Level 3 or above or equivalent)
Trained in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, motivational interviewing or related approaches
Experience of supporting people to sustain accommodation or prevent homelessness
Experience and knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to drug and alcohol use
Experience of managing complex needs (e.g. mental health, offending, trauma)
Experience of using case management systems and recording outcomes
Experience in completing assessment and recovery planning and risk management plans
Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP
Ability to build trusting relationships and engage people
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work in a person centred, strengths-based and trauma informed way
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload
Ability to develop support plans and identify practical actions to sustain accommodation
Ability to undertake regular travel to a range of community locations, including home visits and partner agencies
Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
To view the full job and person specification, please click here.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
Life assurance (3× annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date:
2026-10-28