Independent Living Skills Coach

Salvation Army Housing Association (saha); Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supported housing provider in Preston seeks an Independent Living Skills Coach to assist vulnerable individuals, particularly those who have experienced homelessness. This role involves assessing needs, fostering social integration, and offering daily living support. Ideal candidates will demonstrate empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work a night shift rota. Benefits include bonuses, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

£100 starting bonus

26-31 days annual leave

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Occupational sick pay

Career development support

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including clients and local neighbors.
• Demonstrate energy, passion, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and build trusting relationships.
• Support residents with daily living practicalities.
• Encourage participation in social and leisure programmes.

Skills

Empathy with client group

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

About The Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and build trusting relationships to support independent living.
• Enhance social integration and abilities by encouraging participation in social and leisure programmes.
• Support residents with daily living practicalities and needs.
• Work with people who are or have experienced homelessness in housing services, support and resettlement.

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 be 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.