Support Worker

Working Pattern: Rota includes some evening work 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, creative, and passionate Support Worker to join our Lifehouse Programme. The Lifehouse provides accommodation and support for up to 49 residents. You will manage a caseload of residents, supporting them to identify and secure independent accommodation while working with them to address any support needs identified during their stay. More than just practical support, we provide a safe, secure, and welcoming Christian environment where every individual is valued, respected, and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Support Worker with The Salvation Army, you will play a key role in supporting residents to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. You will manage a caseload of residents, completing risk assessments, developing and reviewing support plans, and delivering person-centred support that promotes choice, independence, and empowerment.Working both independently and as part of a team, you will help residents address their support needs, achieve their goals, and move towards independent living. You will maintain accurate records, manage risk effectively, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure residents receive the support they need.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients
• The ability to work in a busy environment,
• Be solution focused, show good time management skills and can demonstrate ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure

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.