Relief Support Worker

AS-Texte; Torridge District; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Relief Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role involves building trust with clients, motivating them to unlock their potential, and providing essential support in daily living. The ideal candidate will be resilient, possess excellent communication skills, and have experience working with vulnerable groups. With a commitment to transforming lives, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join a team that values personal and professional development, and be part of a mission that truly makes a difference.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Full induction package

Relevant training for development

Allocated Buddy

Qualifications

• Experience working with homeless or vulnerable individuals is essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and motivate clients to recognize their talents.
• Support residents with everyday living and health safety.

Skills

Communication Skills

Resilience

Relationship Building

Empowerment Skills

Knowledge of Community Resources

Education

Experience with Vulnerable Groups

Relevant Training in Support Work

Job description

About The Role

Excellent opportunity for a Relief Support Worker to join our team across our East Sussex and Newhaven Services.

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 programmes
4. Support residents with the practicalities of everyday living
5. Provide administration support and ensure the health and safety of the building and residents

About The Candidate

A Relief Support Worker will instinctively share our delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive, and always finding a way to be effective.

You Will Need To

1. Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations
2. Be able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience
3. Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths, and talents
4. Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and/or supporting vulnerable people or groups
5. Understand or learn about community resources and organisations that can help our clients

We want you to succeed in your work with Salvation Army Homes. In return, we offer benefits such as:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• A full induction package and relevant training for personal and professional development
• An allocated Buddy

About The Company

Salvation Army Homes is a registered social landlord and one of the UK's leading providers of supported housing. 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/or experiencing homelessness.

Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person-centred, individualised strategies and plans that support recovery and enable positive behaviour. To succeed, we need the right people. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we seek to recruit the very best to continue delivering quality housing services, support, and resettlement.

As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the fair treatment of all 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 welcome applications without bias or discrimination.

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