Working Pattern: 20:45-07:15 4 nights on and 4 nights off
Additional Salary information: 10% night workers allowance
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Salvation Army forms part of the Christian church and boasts an extensive social remit, providing a range of social and community services, including services for children and the elderly, those trapped in modern-day slavery, homeless people, individuals struggling with addiction, and people seeking employment.
Our team at Devonport Lifehouse (supported housing) are looking for a Assistant Support Worker (Nights) to join their team,
Key Responsibilities:
The role of the Assistant Support Worker Nights will be to provide assistance with Housing Management functions in our Lifehouse Services and will be the first point of contact for everyone accessing our Lifehouse. The role is pivotal in ensuring our vision for high quality, outcome focused support services is delivered. You will use your initiative to complete day to day activities with the clients, as well as administration and reception duties to support the successful operation of the service.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
- Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes.
- Able to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army.
- Good customer service and time management skills with ability to prioritise workload
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 Disclosures Enhanced - Adult with Adult barred list
- Health Assessment
- 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.
- Salary:£26,753.79 per annum
- Location:Plymouth
- Contract Type:Permanent
- Closing Date:29 October 2026
- Hours per Week:37.5
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