Housing Support Worker Liskeard (Ref:0029ZB) in Liskeard inLiskeard PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

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Please refer to the linked

Job description
to support your application.All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The current closing date is 16th November 2025; however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

Main duties of the job
The Housing Support Grant (HSG) is a project supporting clients with drug and alcohol issues who are also at risk of losing their tenancy. To be eligible, clients need to be in temporary, supported, emergency or private rented accommodation.You will be a resilient and committed individual who has an understanding of the problems faced by individuals finding themselves homeless or in insecure accommodation.We work alongside the community teams and with external agencies to support our clients to prevent homelessness. The focus is to support in any way that the client needs to help them remain accommodated.

About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.

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Date posted
November 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£25,000 to £25,000 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
oc-1761738832-VG00R

Job location
sLiskeardLiskeardPL14 3AG

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Job responsibilities
About the RolePlease refer to the linked

Job description
to support your application.All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The current closing date is 16th November 2025; however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people. Successful candidates will also work alongside in-house services which include community, clinical, criminal justice and a residential rehabilitation facility. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get back to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen.Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging but always rewarding. We work collaboratively to provide the best support and treatment to anyone who needs it, so why don't you apply to be part of something great!As a Housing Support Worker Worker we offer a starting

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of £25,000 per annum, rising each year in line with our pay progression

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bands, to £30,000 per annum. For further

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please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via . Job OpportunityThe Housing Support Grant (HSG) is a project supporting clients with drug and alcohol issues who are also at risk of losing their tenancy. To be eligible, clients need to be in temporary, supported, emergency or private rented accommodation.You will be a resilient and committed individual who has an understanding of the problems faced by individuals finding themselves homeless or in insecure accommodation.We work alongside the community teams and with external agencies to support our clients to prevent homelessness. The focus is to support in any way that the client needs to help them remain accommodated. Essential SkillsDemonstrable

Experience
working in the fields of outreach, housing/homelessness health, social care, criminal justice, domestic abuse, or another specialist settingSuccessful track record of working with substance misuse clientsResilient and the ability to prioritise and work under pressureKnowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service usersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsBe IT competentKnowledge and understanding of homelessness, assessment, care planning and key workingAbility to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholdersAbility to work effectively as a team playerFull UK Driving Licence and own transport with business use added to insurance policy (the role will involve travelling to a variety of centres across Cornwall)Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as requiredYou will also be required to work occasional Saturdays. About CompanyWithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you. DE&IAs an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and

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s of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived

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, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Benefits28 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysAn extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

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Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialDemonstrable

Experience
working in the fields of outreach, housing/homelessness health, social care, criminal justice, domestic abuse, or another specialist settingSuccessful track record of working with substance misuse clientsResilient and the ability to prioritise and work under pressureKnowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service usersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsBe IT competentKnowledge and understanding of homelessness, assessment, care planning and key workingAbility to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholdersAbility to work effectively as a team playerFull UK Driving Licence and own transport with business use added to insurance policy (the role will involve travelling to a variety of centres across Cornwall)Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as requiredYou will also be required to work occasional Saturdays.

Experience
EssentialDemonstrable

Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialDemonstrable

Experience
EssentialDemonstrable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer

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