Assistant Support Worker - 40 hours per week - Permanant

Salvation Army UK ,
Glasgow, City of Glasgow

Overview

Job Description

Job Summary: The Salvation Army provides support and emergency accommodation for homeless adults within the Glasgow Area. We are looking to recruit an Assistant Support Worker to join our team in William Hunter House Lifehouse. Key Responsibilities: As a motivated and dynamic Assistant Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting 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 also 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: A Positive attitude and a high level of motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes An Ability to work in busy environment, be solution focused, show good time management skills and can demonstrate ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure Good verbal and written communication skills, good team working skills and good people management skills. Appointment subject to satisfactory references and right to work for the UK A PVG check will be required for this role. 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]