Working hours: 40 hours per week on a rolling 3-week rota, duty worker shifts, on-call, occasional evenings and weekends
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job Summary:
Ty-Gobaith Life House provides transitional supported accommodation, residential detox and intensive support service for individuals who our homeless and in need.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individual, to take on an exciting opportunity in the role of Support Worker. This role is a unique opportunity for those looking to develop their abilities in working with people who are homeless and experiencing difficult times.
Ty Gobaith provides transitional hostel accommodation and person-centred support, focusing on the strengths and abilities of those who call our life house their home.
Key Responsibilities:
The role of Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients.
As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be:
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Responsible for developing and delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control.
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Responsible for addressing client support needs, enabling them to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empowering them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.
Successful candidate will have:
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The ability to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues across the centre to deliver high quality support.
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Ability to be proactive in taking on duty management responsibilities and assisting in the successful operation of the Lifehouse.
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: a satisfactory Enhanced 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.
