Assistant Support Worker

The Salvation Army; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Support Worker to join their Homelessness Service Team. The ideal candidate will assist in delivering high-quality support for young adults aged 18-25 facing homelessness, helping them achieve positive life changes. Responsibilities include supporting the team in addressing clients' needs and empowering them towards sustainable living. Key qualifications include strong communication skills, initiative, and proficiency with IT tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to model values including integrity, compassion, and respect.
• Motivation to support vulnerable clients.
• Good customer service and prioritization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with high-quality support delivery for young adults.
• Work with the team to achieve contractual outcomes.
• Empower clients to lead sustainable lifestyles.

Skills

Integrity

Accountability

Compassion

Motivation

Good customer service

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Job description

Greig House Lifehouse located in Westferry is looking to recruit an Assistant Support to join our Homelessness Service Team. We provide residential supported accommodation for up to 20 young adults male and female aged between 18-25 years old who are experiencing homelessness or have recently left care. As Assistant Support Worker, you will assist with the delivery of a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. You will support the Specialist Support Worker and Support Worker to address client support needs, enable them to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles. You will work as part of a team to achieve contractual and quality outcomes with clients.

• Ability to embrace and exhibit behaviours that model our values of integrity; accountability; compassion; passion; respect and boldness working in a way that is trauma sensitive, and strength based, within a psychologically informed framework.
• Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive outcomes.
• Improve standards by demonstrating own initiative towards problem solving which help benefit colleagues and clients.
• Good customer service and time management skills with ability to prioritise workload.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills (including Microsoft packages)