Salvation Army UK
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Bristol, Bristol
Assistant Support Worker - 24 hours per week, Fixed Term
Overview
Job Description
6 Month Fixed Term Contract Logos House is a short stay service that supports people to achieve their long term goals. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Support Team. You will work with our Support Workers to empower individuals to move on and break the cycle of homelessness. You will also complete day to day activities including administration tasks and reception duties to support the successful operation of the Lifehouse. Key Responsibilities: For this Assistant level role, direct experience of working with homeless people is not essential. However, you will need to demonstrate to us that you have the understanding, willingness and motivation to engage with our homeless clients. The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate: Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes Improve standards by demonstrating own initiative towards problem solving which help benefit colleagues and clients An understanding of working in a psychologically informed way Good customer service and time management skills with ability to prioritise workload Good verbal and written communication skills, and proficient in the use of IT (including Microsoft packages 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]