Support Worker

The Salvation Army International; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Glasgow is seeking motivated Support Workers to deliver quality support services for vulnerable clients. The role involves promoting client choice, engaging in administrative tasks, and collaborating with staff to enhance life outcomes. Strong communication and time management skills are essential. This part-time position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to support vulnerable clients in achieving positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate initiative in problem-solving.
• Effective prioritization of workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality support service promoting client choice.
• Complete administrative tasks to support Lifehouse operations.
• Engage effectively with homeless clients.

Skills

Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients

Good customer service skills

Time management skills

Good verbal communication skills

Good written communication skills

Job description

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Recruitment Manager at The Salvation Army

Working hours: 35hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The Salvation Army provides support and emergency accommodation for homeless adults within the Glasgow Area. We are looking to recruit highly motivated Support Workers to join our team in Wallace of Campsie House Lifehouse comprising of 42 flats and 10 bedsits.

Key Responsibilities:

As a motivated person you will deliver a high-quality support service, which promotes client choice and control and ensure clients learn new skills, make positive life choices and achieve the best possible outcomes. You will also complete day to day activities including administration tasks and reception duties to support the successful operation of the Lifehouse. As a Support Worker you will work with the wider staff team to share your skills and expertise demonstrating your understanding, willingness and motivation to engage with our homeless clients.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes
• Improve standards by demonstrating own initiative towards problem solving which help benefit colleague and clients
• Good customer service and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced PVG Check.

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type: Part-time

Job function

• Job function: Customer Service

Industries

• Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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