Please note that there are x3 positions available for this role
Working hours: As and when required
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The role is within The Salvation Army, Isle of Wight Homelessness Service which provides personalised support for 63 people, supporting them on their individual journeys from homelessness to home.
Key Responsibilities:
The role of Relief Support Worker will provide client meetings, regular support plan and risk assessment reviews, and work with colleagues to deliver a range of in-house support provisions to empower clients to build their confidence and skills as they move towards independence.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
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Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients
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An understanding of working in a psychologically informed way
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The ability to take the lead and make decisions
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Ability to work in busy environment, be solution focused, show good time management skills and can demonstrate ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure
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Good verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in range of IT Packages including Microsoft
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We are looking for someone who is Compassionate Respectful Listening Welcoming Supportive
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 (Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure check 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.
