Assistant Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking compassionate, dynamic people to support homeless individuals in a harm-reduction, trauma-informed setting. You will help residents access services, develop independent living skills and work toward personal goals.

Working hours are 37.5 per week (including evenings and weekends); interview date is to be confirmed. The role focuses on helping residents transition from rough sleeping to stable living with health and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Motivation to support homeless individuals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Good customer service and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to form positive, supportive and motivating relationships.
• Ability to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army.
• Compassionate understanding of addiction and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivering support to homeless clients with complex needs.
• Work with clients in person-centred support planning and access to meaningful activities.
• Collaborate within the Support Team to address needs in plans professionally.

Skills

Motivation to help homeless

Customer service

Relationships building

The Salvation Army ethos

Understanding addiction/trauma

Job description

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (Including evenings and weekends)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We are looking for compassionate, confident and dynamic people who want 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.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide practical and emotional support, helping residents access services, develop independent living skills and work towards their personal goals. You will build positive relationships with individuals, encouraging them to make informed choices and supporting them on their journey towards greater stability and independence.

We recognise that everyone’s journey is different and are committed to empowering people to achieve positive outcomes at a pace that is right for them. This is a rewarding role for someone who is empathetic, resilient and passionate about helping people create lasting change in their lives.

The key focus of our work is to help the transition from rough sleeping into a stable lifestyle. This includes individual support with all aspects of health and wellbeing and social engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of support to homeless clients with complex needs.
• Work with clients as part of person-centred support planning, which includes aiding access to meaningful activities.
• Work with clients as part of the Support Team, assisting to ensure the needs and actions within person-centred plans are addressed in a professional manner.

Key Qualifications

• Motivation towards supporting homeless individuals to achieve focused and positive life outcomes.
• Good customer service and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• The ability to form positive, supportive and motivating relationships.
• Able to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army.
• A compassionate understanding of addiction and trauma.

It is important to apply for SSSC registration as soon as possible and within three months of starting your role. You must be registered within six months.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (PVG Scheme Disclosure Check)and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

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

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