Relief Support Worker

Hours: As and when required

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 the facility for 4 single people and we are looking for a Relief Assistant Support Worker to join our service.

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. 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.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
• A positive attitude, high level of motivation and experience of supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes.
• Ability to work in a busy environment showing good time management skills.
• Ability to manage own work load and case load and ability to liaise with external agencies.
• Knowledge of legislation relating to Health and Safety and safeguarding of clients and staff and the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, good people management skills, good team working skills.
• Proficiency in a range of IT Packages including Microsoft and contribute to the creation and maintenance of a culture of continuous improvement within the service

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 4th October 2020