Support Worker

The Salvation Army International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. The role involves developing tailored support programs and empowering clients to achieve sustainable lifestyles. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards one, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable populations. This is a part-time role based in Ipswich.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong commitment to motivating clients.
• Willingness to work towards a qualification if not already obtained.
• Awareness of the benefits system is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver support programs promoting client choice.
• Address support needs to enable positive life changes.
• Empower clients for sustainable lifestyles.

Skills

Knowledge of main support needs for homeless clients

Positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable clients

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good team working skills

Proficient in Microsoft IT packages

Education

Level 3 qualification in a related field

Job description

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Recruitment Manager at The Salvation Army

Working hours: 35 hours per week including some evenings and weekends

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Lyndon House is a Salvation Army Lifehouse (supported housing) located in Ipswich. The centre provides accommodation and support based on individual needs to 39 individuals who are experiencing homelessness. We need a committed and dynamic support worker with a passion to motivate and empower our clients to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities: The role of the support worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and is key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for developing and delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. You will address client support needs, enable them to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.

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

• Level 3 qualification in a related field or willingness to work towards it
• Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless clients
• Knowledge and an understanding of the benefits system
• A positive attitude and motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good team working skills
• Proficient in a range of IT packages including Microsoft

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Barred list check of the Adult workforce.

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

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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