Assistant Support Worker

The Salvation Army; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Dundee is seeking an Assistant Support Worker to assist in providing support to individuals experiencing homelessness. This role involves delivering a high-quality program that promotes client choice and control, working within a psychologically informed and trauma-sensitive framework. The ideal candidate will demonstrate priority management, IT proficiency, and knowledge of support needs specific to vulnerable populations. This position offers 18 hours a week with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Proficiency in a variety of IT applications, especially Microsoft.
• Understanding of support needs faced by homeless and vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a high-quality support program for clients.
• Promote client choice and control in their support.
• Work within a trauma-informed and harm reduction framework.

Skills

Prioritization skills

IT proficiency (Microsoft)

Knowledge of support needs for homeless clients

Job description

Working hours: 18 hours per week (3 days a week Monday to Friday. Shift pattern 8am-2pm or 4pm to 10pm)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The Salvation Army in Dundee provides support for people who are experiencing homelessness and have multiple and complex needs. Our role is to provide a safe psychologically informed environment to stay and support individuals through a Harm Reduction approach, based on trauma informed practice

Key Responsibilities

The role of an Assistant Support Worker role of Assistant Support Worker is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. Motivated and dynamic you will be responsible for assisting with delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control.

Candidate Criteria

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to prioritise their own workload.
• Proficiency in a range of IT packages including Microsoft.
• Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients.