Working hours: 40 hours per week (on rota including some weekends)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two dynamic and highly motivated people with a vision and passion for working with homeless people to join us in St Helens.
We are looking to appoint a Support Workers to work within Salisbury House, St Helens. This is a 64 bed Lifehouse. We accommodate both males and females aged 18+.Our Support Workers are responsible for delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control.
Key responsibilities:
The Support Worker will address clients support needs on an individual basis, enable them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.
They will also complete day to day activities including administration tasks and reception duties to support the successful operation of the Lifehouse.
The successful candidate will:
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Have excellent customer service skills
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Can prioritise their own workload via good time management
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Be IT Literate
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Have good written and verbal communication skills
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Have a knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients
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Be able to work within the Christian Ethos of The Salvation Army
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check DBS: Enhanced DBS Disclosure for the adult workforce and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
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.
