Assistant Support Worker (Early Intervention) - 40 Hours per week, Perm

Salvation Army UK ,
Southampton, Hampshire

Overview

Job Description

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. The Booth Centre is a residential Lifehouse accommodating up to 46 homeless vulnerable adults and we are looking to recruit a passionate Assistant Support Worker to join the team. Key Responsibilities: The role of Assistant Support Worker is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a positive male or female role model you will provide assistance with delivering a high quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. You 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 including administration tasks and reception duties to support the successful operation of the Lifehouse. The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate: Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes Good customer service, time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload Good verbal and written communication skills Proficient in a range of IT packages including Microsoft Will be able to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army with regard to delivering services to vulnerable people without discrimination In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description and person specification. In the person specification you will find the criteria required for the role, please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement. For a downloadable copy of the advert please click here....[more details]