Relief Support Worker

AS-Texte; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of supported housing is seeking a Relief Support Worker in Doncaster. This role involves building relationships with clients, motivating young people, and supporting residents in their daily lives. The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable groups and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with homeless people or supporting vulnerable groups.
• Ability to build trusting professional relationships.
• Energy and passion for transforming lives.

Responsibilities

• Build the trust of clients and motivate them to recognize their talents.
• Provide support in everyday living and participate in social programs.
• Ensure health and safety of residents and the building.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Motivation

Support for Vulnerable Groups

Job description

About The Role

Excellent opportunity for a Relief Support Worker to join our team at our Doncaster Service.

At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality housing services, support, and resettlement for people experiencing homelessness and in need of support and accommodation. As a Relief Support Worker, you will need to:

1. Get to know and build the trust of our clients.
2. Motivate young people to recognize and unlock their talents.
3. Encourage participation in social and leisure programs.
4. Support residents with the practicalities of everyday living.
5. Provide administrative support and ensure the health and safety of the building and residents.

About The Candidate

Working in a way that aligns with our values and behaviors will come naturally to you. We also need you to have energy and passion, along with a positive, can-do attitude in your daily contributions to transforming lives.

You Will Need To

1. Be a confident and capable communicator.
2. Be able to build trusting, professional relationships.
3. Assist people in developing their skills, strengths, and talents.
4. Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people and/or supporting vulnerable groups.
5. Ideally participate in our on-call rota as required, when engaged.

About The Company

Salvation Army Homes is a registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK. We are dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society—mainly people with complex needs and experiencing homelessness.

Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person-centered, individualized strategies and plans that support recovery and enable positive behavior. To succeed, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, and only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver high-quality housing services, support, and resettlement 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 based on 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 concern of bias or discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.