Volunteer Housing Support

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting people on their journey to recovery and independence?

Join Change Grow Live as a Housing Support Volunteer and help individuals affected by substance misuse take positive steps toward a brighter future.

Responsibilities

As a Housing Support Volunteer, you’ll work closely with our Housing Team to support service users through every stage of their treatment journey. Your role will include:

• Assisting with housing assessments, triage, and risk management plans
• Supporting the development of individual community recovery plans
• Delivering 1:1 key work sessions, including harm reduction advice and recovery planning
• Helping service users achieve their care plan goals
• Encouraging engagement in recovery activities within the service and wider community
• Accurately documenting sessions using our case management systems

What You’ll Gain:

• Valuable experience in housing and recovery support
• Skills in communication, assessment, and partnership working
• The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Full training and ongoing support from our experienced team

What We’re Looking For:

• Understanding of the challenges faced by our client group
• Good IT, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and the ability to work independently
• A respectful, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries

Closing Date

2/10/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

kerri richards | kerri.richards@cgl.org.uk

Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.