Support Worker

The Salvation Army; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Bristol seeks a motivated Support Worker to empower individuals overcoming homelessness. The candidate will use a person-centered approach to assist clients in achieving their goals towards independent living. Key responsibilities include providing support during recovery journeys and making decisions in a busy environment. Strong communication skills and proficiency in IT are essential. This full-time role offers a chance to make a significant impact in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting vulnerable individuals facing homelessness.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to overcome barriers and achieve aspirations.
• Support clients in their recovery journey from homelessness.
• Make decisions and lead in a person-centered service.

Skills

Knowledge of support needs for homeless clients

Understanding of psychologically informed practices

Leadership and decision-making

Time management skills

Verbal and written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft IT Packages

Job description

Support Worker

The Salvation Army
Bristol, BS2 9EL
NEW

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Logos House is a short stay service that supports people to achieve their long‑term goals. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Support Team. As a Support Worker you will empower individuals to overcome the barriers they face, achieve their aspirations and support them to move on towards independent living.

Key Responsibilities:

Using a person‑centred approach and therapeutic alliance, you will support and empower individuals to sustain their journey of recovery from homelessness and achieve lasting change.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients
• An understanding of working in a psychologically informed way
• The ability to take the lead and make decisions
• Ability to work in busy environment, be solution focused, show good time management skills and can demonstrate ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure
• Good verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in range of IT Packages including Microsoft

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Barred List check of the Adult Workforce.

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.