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Salvation Army UK
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Glasgow, City of Glasgow
Support worker x 3 - 40 hours per week - Permanent
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Job Summary: William Hunter House is an abstinence based supported resettlement accommodation for 37 male and females. We provide effective person centred support on the maintenance of life skills, mental health, addiction, social inclusion, employability and to achieve a better quality of life for homeless adults within the Glasgow Area. We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to join our team. Key Responsibilities: As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for developing and delivering a high quality programme of person centred support which promotes client choice and control. You will ensure that everything you 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 successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate: Knowledge of the benefits system and an understanding of supported housing funding streams and reporting requirements Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients Understanding legislation relating to Health and Safety and safeguarding of clients and staff Ensure successful client outcomes which demonstrate quality and effectiveness in all aspects of the programme Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory PVG Scheme disclosure check. All new employees have to register with the SSSC within 6 months of of employment and are responsible for the fee 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 full advert please click here. ...[more details]