Support Worker

SAHA; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social landlord in Scotland is seeking an Independent Living Skills Coach to guide young people towards independent living. You will support them in skills such as budgeting, cooking, and personal development, fostering trust and resilience. Applicants should be effective coaches with a passion for helping vulnerable individuals achieve their potential through compassionate guidance. The role offers flexible hours with two vacancies available, contributing to meaningful change in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex needs.
• Demonstrated resilience in handling challenges.
• Ability to inspire and encourage individuals.

Responsibilities

• Act as a coach and keyworker for young people.
• Build supportive relationships rooted in trust.
• Deliver life skills sessions and activities.
• Support young people before, during, and after their independence.

Skills

Natural coaching ability

Empathy for young people

Resilience

Creativity in problem-solving

Job description

Overview

About The Role

Imagine this…

A young person has just moved into West Farm after months of instability. They’re unsure, maybe guarded, but you start by cooking a simple meal together. Over time, you help them learn to budget, manage a tenancy, and rebuild confidence. You’re not just teaching skills, you’re helping someone believe they can thrive independently, while knowing they’ve got someone they can trust walking alongside them.

As an Independent Living Skills Coach, you’ll walk alongside them, helping them cook a meal, budget for bills, apply for college, or simply believe in themselves again.

What you’ll be doing

• Act as a coach and keyworker, co-creating 'My Journey' plans with young people.
• Build supportive relationships rooted in trust and respect.
• Deliver life skills sessions, activities and accredited programmes.
• Support young people before, during, and after they move on to independence.

We have two vacancies offering 15hours and 22.5hours

About The Candidate

What we’re looking for

• A natural coach — someone who can inspire, guide and encourage.
• Empathy for young people with complex needs and resilience when challenges arise.
• Creativity to find solutions that unlock potential.

About The Company

A registered social landlord andone 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. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services 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 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 to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.