Join us in changing lives – Part-time (Housing specialist) Recovery Resettlement Practitioner
Southend on Sea area | 17.5 hours/week | Flexible working
Are you passionate about supporting people on their recovery journey ? Have you worked in the supported housing sector and do you believe in second chances and lasting change? We are looking for a dedicated Recovery Resettlement Practitioner with a background in housing, to make a real difference in the lives of those committed to abstinence-based recovery.
Please Note: Travel within the local area may be required. A full UK driving licence and access to a car would be advantageous.
What we offer:
- Flexible working that fits around your life.
- A meaningful, impactful part-time role (17.5 hrs/week).
- Supportive team culture.
- Opportunities to build relationships across services and communities.
If you’re someone who can work with compassion, confidence, and commitment - and who values the power of recovery - we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and be the difference.
About the role:
As part of our dynamic Recovery Operations Team at Forward Trust, you'll be working directly with individuals in our supported housing units - supporting them to sustain their recovery and unlock their full potential. You'll take a person-centred approach, offering tailored interventions and connecting people with the resources they need to thrive.
This is more than just a support role - you’ll be a key player in someone’s journey toward independence, stability, and personal growth. From forging partnerships with external agencies to helping residents navigate daily life, your work will be vital in creating a supportive, recovery-focused environment.
What you’ll do:
- Provide a tailored and inclusive Recovery Housing service, offering compassionate advice and support to clients on their recovery journey.
- Carry out detailed housing needs assessments, working closely with service users to co-create personalised support plans and connect them to the right internal and external services.
- Actively promote the service across teams and settings to encourage appropriate and timely referrals.
- Deliver a range of thorough assessments—from initial to comprehensive—ensuring care is informed, safe, and responsive.
- Facilitate meaningful 1:1 support sessions and weekly house meetings, helping clients stay engaged and on track.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation, including assessments, risk management, and onward referrals.
- Be a visible and approachable presence in Forward Trust services, promoting the Recovery Support offering to both clients and staff.
- Liaise confidently with key external agencies, including housing teams, probation services, DWP, and more, to advocate for service users' needs.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- A strong understanding of housing and homelessness support, with hands-on experience helping people sustain tenancies and navigate housing systems.
- Insight into the needs of individuals in abstinence-based recovery, alongside experience in housing or substance misuse support.
- A background in the substance misuse or related support sector, with a solid grasp of the recovery journey and the challenges people face.
- Proven ability to manage a caseload, complete risk and needs assessments, and produce clear, SMART-focused support plans.
- Confidence delivering both 1:1 and group interventions, using motivational and trauma-informed approaches.
- Experience supporting people facing multiple disadvantages, including unemployment, mental health challenges, and homelessness.
- Strong digital literacy, including use of Microsoft Office and case management systems, alongside excellent communication and record-keeping skills.