Family Support Worker

Employer: Emerging Futures

Position:Family Support Worker

Salary:£23,918 – £28,312 per annum

Job Types:Permanent, Full-time

Work location:Liverpool

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION 

Emerging Futures began in 2014, born from a belief that recovery is possible for everyone, and that those who have walked that path should lead the way forward.

From modest beginnings, Emerging Futures expanded across the UK, to a growing and diverse team of staff and volunteers, many with lived experience themselves. Offering support to people affected by homelessness and drug and alcohol use, Emerging Futures has helped thousands through housing, coaching and therapeutic programmes.

Using compassion and courage, Emerging Futures believes that recovery is not just a word, it’s a promise that anything is possible. Together, we’re working for a world where everyone has somewhere to live, something to do, and someone to love.

About the Role

Emerging Futures works within the partnership of the River services across Liverpool.

The role of Family Worker involves supporting family members and other loved ones who are affected by someone else’s substance misuse to develop resilience and improve their health and emotional wellbeing.

You will deliver our Foundations of Family programme in partnership with a team of volunteer Family Coaches. You will also help family members to access a range of support services within the community to help them cope better and support their loved one through addiction.

You will also be expected to support the wider team with group work delivery, which may include THRIVE our abstinence-based program and holding a small caseload of Recovery Support Clients.

You will be required to work flexibly from different sites and be willing to work some evenings and weekends.

About you

You should have experience of supporting individuals to initiate and sustain their own wellbeing in the community as well as group work experience and ability to deliver training. You should also have:

● Experience of family outreach work and community development.

● A good understanding of local support networks and family systems.

● Experience of working alongside individuals in a therapeutic environment.

● Experience of effective, purposeful and active partnership working.

● Being willing to undertake a flexible approach to your work to offer seamless support to our service users.

What do our staff say about working for us?

“My professional development is being addressed all the time. I have had so much training while I have been here.”

“We try to create an environment where it’s ok not to be ok. I feel very blessed to be part of this organisation.”

Interested?

Press apply now to complete our online application form.

Closing date 26 March 2026

Anticipated interview date 9 April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Benefits:

● Company pension

● Cycle to work scheme

● Health & wellbeing programme

● On-site parking

● Sick pay

Work Location:in person

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APPLICATION PROCESS

If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE HERE and apply now!!