Working hours: 40 hours per week, working on rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Are you passionate about supporting people experiencing homelessness to make positive and lasting changes in their lives? The Salvation Army’s Booth Centre in Southampton is looking for a motivated and compassionate Support Worker to join our Homelessness Services team.
The Booth Centre is a residential Lifehouse that accommodates up to 46 adults who are experiencing homelessness. In this role, you will provide person-centred, trauma-sensitive support that promotes choice, control and independence. Working as part of a committed team, you will help clients identify their goals, access appropriate support, build positive relationships and move towards more sustainable lifestyles.
About the role
You will develop and review individual support plans, complete assessments and risk assessments, facilitate client meetings and participation, and work with colleagues to deliver in-house support services. You will also help clients access external support where needed, maintain accurate records using The Salvation Army’s client management system, and ensure your practice reflects relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding requirements.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
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Understanding of homelessness, vulnerability and complex support needs.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Good IT skills and accurate record keeping.
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Ability to complete assessments, support plans and case notes.
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Confidence managing a varied workload in a busy service.
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Sound judgement when making decisions under pressure.
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A positive, collaborative approach to team working.
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Resilience, initiative and a commitment to positive client outcomes.
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A passion for transforming the lives of people experiencing homelessness
Ready to make a difference?
If you share our commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness and want to be part of a compassionate team helping clients move towards positive, lasting change, we would love to hear from you.
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 DBS Disclosure with Barred List Check of 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.
