Support Worker

Working hours: 19 hours per week (To be worked across 3 days per week, a mixture of Early shifts and Late shifts and will include partial alternative weekends
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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Are you looking for a role where you can make a ‘real difference’ to vulnerable adult lives?
We have an exciting part-time Support Worker opportunity to join our friendly team.
New Direction is a Salvation Army Life house (resettlement centre) located in Braintree, Essex. The centre provides accommodation and support based on individual needs to 14 individuals aged 18 and above who have experienced homelessness.
We are located in the town centre and are delighted to be able to offer free parking to our staff.
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.
There is occasional lone working, but we have an excellent on call system and numerous systems in place to support lone working staff.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
•Level 3 qualification in a related field or willingness to work towards it
•Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless clients
•Knowledge and an understanding of the benefits system
•A positive attitude and motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients
•Good written and verbal communication skills
•Good team working skills
•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 subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure of the Adult workforce with Barred List check.
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 the minimum criteria for the vacancy.