Relief Support Worker

Working hours: As and when required between 8am and 9pm (including evenings and weekends).

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We are looking for a confident and dynamic Relief Support Worker who wants to make a difference in the lives of homeless people. Our role is to provide a safe place to stay and to access support for people who have substance use issues and complex needs. The service delivery model is rooted in the harm reduction approach, based on trauma informed practice, is strength based and uses person-centred approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with clients as part of person-centred support planning approach.
• Liaising with other agencies to provide support and advocacy.
• Respond effectively to the varying needs in a calm and supportive manner

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

• Motivation towards supporting homeless individuals to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes.
• The ability to form positive, supportive and motivating relationships.
• Able to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army.

Please apply by kindly following this link https://bit.ly/3XtMucr to complete and submit an application. Alternatively, please visit our careers page on Careers and jobs | The Salvation Army to submit an application for the role.

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 subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory PVG Scheme Check. All new employees have to register with SSSC within 6 months of appointment.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.