Project Worker - Independent Living Skills Coach

Salvation Army Housing Association (saha); Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing support provider in Preston is seeking an Independent Living Skills Coach to work with individuals experiencing homelessness. The role involves assessing client needs, developing support plans, and fostering independence through participation in social activities. Candidates should exhibit empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and effective communication. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, generous leave, and career development support. This role is vital in transforming lives and enhancing community integration.

Benefits

£100 sign-on bonus

26 days annual leave

Extra day off on birthday

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Occupational Sick Pay

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Ability to build supportive relationships with clients.
• Confident in communicating with diverse groups.
• Willingness to work night shifts on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and develop person-centred support plans.
• Build trust and supportive relationships with clients.
• Encourage clients to participate in social activities.
• Assist residents with daily living needs.
• Provide accommodation coordination as part of homelessness efforts.

Skills

Empathy

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Independent Living Skills Coach role in Preston. Working in an environment 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. You will assess needs, build trust, enable and unlock clients' potential to live independently, help them enhance social integration and abilities by encouraging participation in social and leisure programmes, and assist with daily living and practicalities.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and develop person-centred support plans.
• Build trust and supportive relationships with clients to enable independent living.
• Encourage clients to participate in social and leisure activities.
• Assist residents with practical daily living needs.
• Provide support and accommodation coordination as part of homelessness resettlement efforts.

About The Candidate

You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns with Salvation Army Homes values and behaviours, demonstrating energy, passion and 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.

• 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. We recruit the very best to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. Salvation Army Homes is an equal opportunities employer 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 without bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role; please apply early if interested.