Independent Living Skills Coach

AS-Texte; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supported housing provider in Preston is looking for an Independent Living Skills Coach. The role involves working with individuals who have experienced homelessness, assessing their needs, and promoting their social integration. Candidates should possess empathy, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude towards supporting others. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses and annual leave.

Benefits

Initial bonuses upon starting and after service milestones

26 days annual leave

Extra day off on birthday

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Financial emergency loans

Occupational Sick Pay

Full induction and relevant training

Long service awards

Career development support

Qualifications

• Demonstrate energy and passion aligned with Salvation Army Homes values.
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Transform lives by supporting clients towards independence.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and build trust with clients.
• Enhance clients' social integration and participation.
• Help residents manage support needs and everyday living.

Skills

Empathy with clients

Strong interpersonal skills

Good time management

Ability to work night shifts

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Living Skills Coach to join our team in Preston. Working in an environment that is dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement, you will work with people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation. Assessing needs, building trust, enabling and unlocking our clients' potential to live independently, you will need to get to know your clients, enhance their social integration and abilities by encouraging them to participate in social and leisure programmes, help residents with their support needs and with the practicalities of everyday living.

About The Candidate

You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution as a night concierge to transforming lives. You will be confident and able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including clients, staff, agencies and local neighbours. We need you to have

• Empathy with our client group
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Good time management
• A willingness to work night shift on a rota basis

Benefits

• £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months service and another £250 at 12 months service
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
• An extra day off on your birthday
• A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)
• Pension with life assurance
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Loans available for financial emergencies
• Occupational Sick Pay
• A full Induction package and training relevant to the role
• Long service awards from 2.5 years
• Support to learn and develop your career

About The Company

A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That\'s where you come in.

As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.