Assistant Support Worker

The Salvation Army; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is looking for an Assistant Support Worker to join a residential Life house in Southampton. The role involves supporting vulnerable adults by providing assistance with a quality support program. You will help clients in making positive life choices and engage in daily tasks to ensure smooth operations. Strong motivation for helping clients, excellent communication, and IT skills are required. The role is part-time at 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to support vulnerable clients to achieve focused and positive life outcomes.
• Strong customer service and time management skills.
• Good communication skills in both verbal and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with a high-quality programme of support.
• Address clients' support needs and empower them.
• Complete day-to-day activities including administration tasks.

Skills

Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients

Good customer service

Time management

Verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in IT packages

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working hours

20 hours per week- working on a rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Interview Date

To be confirmed

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Support Worker to join the Booth Centre, a residential Life house accommodating vulnerable adults.

The role of Assistant Support Worker is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a positive role model you will provide assistance 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 complete day to day activities including administration tasks and reception duties to support the successful operation of the Life house.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focused and positive life outcomes
• Good customer service, time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in a range of IT packages including Microsoft
• Will be able to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army with regard to delivering services to vulnerable people without discrimination

Desirable attributes include:

• GCSE’s including English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Safeguarding of Clients and Staff
• Experience of working with vulnerable clients in a supportive setting