Assistant Support Worker - (17.5 hours per week - Permanent Position)

Job Summary: 
The Salvation Army Homelessness Services are committed to providing opportunities that support each person to find their purpose, develop positive relationships and experience a sense of community. Everything we do will be underpinned by our core values demonstrated within our daily practice and measured against our priorities of Transformation, Integration, Discipleship and Effectiveness.

Thorndale Family Centre has 27 self- contained Family Units and also the facility for 4 single people. 

Key Responsibilities: 
The role of Assistant Support Worker is responsible for delivering a high quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control.  The Assistant Support Worker will address clients support needs, enable them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.  You will complete day to day activities with a focus on supporting residents who are new to the service and who may never have experienced homelessness before. 

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
Along with other criteria, 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  

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, 
and Access NI check 

For further details and to apply please visit The Salvation Army’s website: click here

Closing date: Wednesday 11 March 2020 
Interview date: TBC

CVs will not be accepted
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