Part-Time Support Worker – Homelessness & Trauma-Informed

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

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.