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Housing Stability Worker

Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 per annum

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Housing Stability Worker – Likewise

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: 2026-08-18

Hospital Liaison Worker

Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Salary: £25,877.80 – £34,240.03 per annum
Closing Date: 14 August 2026

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Location: Portland House, 243 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UG (with regular travel to hospitals across Sheffield)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 – £34,240.03 per annum

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.

Make a real difference where it matters most

Are you passionate about helping people affected by drug and alcohol use access the right support at the right time?

We’re looking for a Hospital Liaison Worker to join Likewise, Sheffield’s adult drug and alcohol service. This is an exciting opportunity to work across hospital settings, supporting people at a critical point in their lives and helping them begin or continue their recovery journey.

Working alongside hospital teams, community services and partner organisations, you’ll provide timely, compassionate support that reduces harm, improves health outcomes and ensures people don’t fall through the gaps between hospital and community care.

If you enjoy building partnerships, working in a fast-paced environment and making a genuine difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Likewise is Sheffield’s commissioned adult drug and alcohol service, delivered by Waythrough in partnership with Project 6.

We provide free, confidential advice, treatment and recovery support for adults experiencing issues with drugs or alcohol. Through one-to-one support, group programmes, clinical interventions, substitute prescribing, peer mentoring and harm reduction services, we help people reduce the impact of substance use and achieve lasting recovery.

As our Hospital Liaison Worker, you’ll strengthen our presence across Sheffield’s hospitals, ensuring more people can access the right support at the earliest opportunity.

About the Role

As a Hospital Liaison Worker, you’ll act as the vital link between hospital staff, patients and community treatment services.

You’ll engage with individuals admitted to hospital with drug or alcohol-related needs, providing person-centred assessments, brief interventions, harm reduction advice and onward referrals into community treatment and recovery services.

Taking a holistic approach, you’ll work closely with patients to understand their wider health, housing, family and social support needs, helping them access the services that will support long-term recovery and reduce the likelihood of future hospital admissions.

You’ll also play a key role in developing relationships with hospital teams, increasing awareness of the Likewise service and improving referral pathways to ensure people receive seamless care from hospital into the community.

This role is based at Portland House, but will require regular travel and work across local hospitals throughout Sheffield.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong partnerships with hospital staff and multidisciplinary teams to improve referral pathways and continuity of care.
• Identify and engage patients affected by drug and alcohol use, providing timely support and advice during their hospital stay.
• Complete person-centred assessments, recovery plans, safeguarding assessments and risk management plans.
• Deliver brief interventions, harm reduction advice and Naloxone interventions where appropriate.
• Support individuals to access community treatment, recovery services and wider health and wellbeing support following discharge.
• Promote the Likewise service across hospital settings, increasing awareness and accessibility for both staff and patients.
• Develop pathways that improve access to treatment, reduce unmet need and support sustained recovery.
• Maintain accurate case records and recovery plans using SystmOne and other electronic case management systems.
• Work collaboratively with community partners, health professionals and other stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for service users.
• Use service data to monitor outcomes, identify trends and contribute to service improvement.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need

• A caring, compassionate and non-judgemental approach.
• Experience of supporting people affected by substance use, mental health or other complex needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to work across multiple organisations.
• Experience completing assessments, recovery planning and risk management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, harm reduction and trauma-informed practice.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational and IT skills, including experience using electronic case management systems such as SystmOne.
• A commitment to partnership working, continuous professional development and delivering high-quality support.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable, as the role involves regular travel between hospital sites and community locations across Sheffield.

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: 2026-08-14

Housing Stability Coach ( lived experience)

Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 per annum
Closing Date: 18 August 2026

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Housing Stability Coach- 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: 37 hours per week, 9am-5pm with the requirement to work outside or normal hours when needed.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 – £34,240 per annum

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:

Working alongside the Housing Stability Workers, you will use your lived-experience and skills, to provide peer-led support to individuals at key transition points, including prison release and discharge from recovery housing and residential rehabilitation.

The role will focus on strengthening engagement with the housing project and other key services, building trust, and supporting individuals to sustain accommodation and reduce the risk of repeat homelessness.

Key duties will include:

• Use lived experience to build trusting, credible relationships with individuals who may be disengaged from services
• Provide emotional and practical support during high-risk transition periods
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating recovery and stability
• Support individuals transitioning from prison, treatment services, or recovery supported housing, including residential rehabilitation into independent living
• Assist with settling into new tenancies, including establishing routines and accessing local services
• Provide early-stage support to reduce the risk of tenancy breakdown
• Support individuals to understand and maintain their tenancy responsibilities
• Identify early warning signs of tenancy risk (e.g. relapse, disengagement, arrears)
• Work alongside housing stability workers to implement relapse-informed housing plans
• Encourage engagement with drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services where appropriate
• Support individuals to develop coping strategies and relapse prevention approaches
• Promote wellbeing, independence, and community integration
• Work in partnership with services such as housing, probation, health and social care
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to services
• Contribute to joint support planning and case reviews
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries within a peer role
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
• Share relevant information with the team to support risk management
• Follow organisational policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely records of engagement and support provided
• Work flexibly, including community visits and lone working

About you:

• Lived experience of substance use, recovery and/or homelessness (with a period of stability)
• Experience of engaging with support services (e.g., treatment services, housing services, mental health services)
• Demonstrable experience of supporting, mentoring, or advocating for others (formal or informal)
• Understanding of the challenges associated with substance use, recovery journeys, and/or homelessness
• Ability to build trusting relationships and engage people
• Ability to motivate and inspire individuals to make positive changes
• Reliable and able to maintain consistency with clients
• Commitment to personal development and ongoing recovery
• Ability to manage personal boundaries and maintain professionalism
• Driving licence and access to 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:

Recovery Navigator

Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03 per annum
Closing Date: 25 August 2026

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Recovery Navigator – Likewise Sheffield – Alcohol Team

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

As a Recovery Navigator, you’ll play a crucial role in guiding individuals toward recovery, offering tailored support, and coordinating services for their well-being. If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, join us in this impactful position. In the Recovery Navigation Team, we support clients in addiction from alcohol from 18 years and above. We deliver psychosocial interventions to support clients through treatment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a caseload, devising, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial engagement, through structured treatment, to self-sustained recovery.
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Working collaboratively with key partners and colleagues to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for individuals.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

Whether you come from a strong background in the substance misuse sector, have experience in mental health support, have a history in the criminal justice field, or possess a relevant academic background, we welcome you to join our diverse team. We believe that various experiences contribute to our comprehensive support and care mission. Specifically, we are seeking individuals with one or more of the following professional experiences:

• Substance misuse background
• Mental health background
• Criminal justice background
• A relevant academic background such as Criminology, Psychology, Law or Sociology
• A strong portfolio of volunteering in a similar role
• Case management experience and the ability to manage expectations in this emotionally demanding role are highly valued for their contributions to our mission of consistent, high-quality care.

To view the full job and person specifications, 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: 2026-08-25

Administrator

Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 to £28.453.69 per annum
Closing Date: 27 August 2026

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Administrator – Likewise Sheffield

Location: Portland House, Sheffield S3 8UG

Working Hours: 37 Hours Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 to £28.453.69 per annum

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 service

Likewise is the alcohol and drug service for adults across Sheffield. We provide information, advice and support so people can make better choices around alcohol and drugs. We work with people to be safer through a range of dedicated, professional support.

Our service is led by the national charity Waythrough with partner Project 6 who have been working and supporting people across the city for many years. We also support people to achieve and sustain recovery from problematic alcohol and drug use through a range of treatments.

Likewise, is a partnership of experienced local providers offering a complete choice of services, enabling us to provide help to anyone no matter how simple or complex their needs.

About the role

As an Administrator at Likewise your role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our service on a day-to-day basis.

This vital position ensures the smooth flow of clinical and administrative procedures, providing vital support to help us achieve our mission. You will also, when required, be the welcoming face of our service in your role as receptionist and will be a friendly and professional first point of contact.

Your regular work hours are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, there is an occasional late shift expectation on Thursdays, typically once a month. Please note that there may be instances where this requirement occurs more frequently to accommodate the needs of the service.

About you

• Clinical Administration experience: Generating and managing prescriptions, dealing with prescription queries, and preparing correspondence for GPs.
• SystmOne Experience: SystmOne experience is desirable but not essential
• General Administration Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare environment is beneficial. This experience will provide you with a foundational understanding of the specific needs and challenges of our service.
• Excellent Organisational Skills: You have the ability to keep a variety of administrative tasks organised and on track. We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple responsibilities with precision.
• Strong Communication: Clear and effective communication is key in this role. Whether you’re answering inquiries, coordinating meetings, or taking minutes, you should be an adept communicator.
• Data Management Proficiency: Experience with computerised recording systems, databases, and software like Excel and Access will be advantageous.
• Reception experience: you will be a warm, calm, and welcoming first point of contact for all clients and visitors to Likewise.

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: 2026-08-27