Support Worker (35 hours per week, Permanent)
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Ipswich
- Salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 06 Jul 2021
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Summary:
Lyndon House is a Salvation Army Lifehouse located in Ipswich. The centre provides accommodation and support based on individual needs to 39 males experiencing homelessness aged 18 and above. We need a committed and dynamic support worker with a passion to motivate and empower our clients to reach their full potential.
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.
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
35 hours per week (full time is 40 hours per week)
Interview date: 30th July 2021
In the person specification you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and DBS Disclosure.
CVs will not be accepted. Promoting equality in the workplace
Lyndon House is a Salvation Army Lifehouse located in Ipswich. The centre provides accommodation and support based on individual needs to 39 males experiencing homelessness aged 18 and above. We need a committed and dynamic support worker with a passion to motivate and empower our clients to reach their full potential.
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.
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
35 hours per week (full time is 40 hours per week)
Interview date: 30th July 2021
In the person specification you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and DBS Disclosure.
CVs will not be accepted. Promoting equality in the workplace