Working hours: 20 hours per week (Including evenings and weekend)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
New Direction is a Salvation Army Lifehouse located in Braintree. The centre provides accommodation and support based on individual needs to 14 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:
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Level 3 qualification in a related field or willingness to work towards it
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Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless clients
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Knowledge and an understanding of the benefits system
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A positive attitude and motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients
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Good written and verbal communication skills
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Good team working skills
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Proficient in a range of IT packages including Microsoft
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.
