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SalaryWorking hours: As and when required
Interview date: To be confirmed
Job Summary:
Harnall Lifehouse in Coventry provides supported accommodation for people who are homeless, have a range of support need and who would benefit from a range of advice and guidance. We provide a 24 hour a day 7 day a week service and are committed to providing a person centred approach for each of our clients
We are looking for someone who can provide cover in this role when permanent staff are unavailable
Key Responsibilities:
The role of Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for our vulnerable clients. The role requires motivated and dynamic staff to work as part of the team to provide individual support programmes in a trauma sensitive and psychologically informed manner.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients
- Ability to work in a busy environment and can demonstrate ability to make decisions under pressure
- Knowledge of the benefits system and an understanding of supported housing funding streams
- Ability to use your initiative in problem solving for the benefit of clients and colleagues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to understand and successfully implement processes, procedures and policies related to your area of work
- Excellent attention to detail and proven experience of successfully managing your own workload
- Previous experience of successfully working within a team environment to meet objectives
- Good IT skills with previous experience of using Microsoft Office, email programmes and databases
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Exhibit behaviours that model our values of integrity; accountability; compassion; passion; respect and boldness; working in a way that is trauma sensitive and strength based, within a psychologically informed environment
- The ability and willingness to work within, be empathic with and promote the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission
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 subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced with the barred list Adult workforce DBS Disclosure and proof of right to work in the UK
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Please note that any employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
