Support Worker

SAHA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing support organization is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team in Mulberry House, Guilford. In this role, you will work with individuals who have experienced homelessness, helping them to build trust, support their needs, and enhance their independence. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to foster relationships with clients. The position offers various benefits, including bonuses, annual leave, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

£100 bonus upon starting

Annual leave rising to 31 days

Birthday day off

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Experience working with homeless people or supporting vulnerable groups.
• Energy, passion, and a positive attitude.
• Good knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Build trust with clients and encourage independence.
• Assist residents with their everyday living needs.
• Support social integration through activities.

Skills

Confident and capable communicator

Build trusting, professional relationships

Knowledge of working with homeless or vulnerable people

Ability to handle difficult situations

Job description

About The Role

Exciting opportunity for a Support Worker based in Mulberry House, our supported housing service in Guilford.

At Salvation Army Homes we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. The Support Worker will work with people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation. As a support worker you will need to:

• Get to know and build the trust of our clients
• Unlock our clients' potential to live independently
• Enhance their social integration by encouraging participation in social and leisure programmes
• Help residents with their support needs and with the practicalities of everyday living

We provide a 24/7 service. The shift patterns are: 8:00am–4:00pm, 3:00pm–11:00pm, and sleep‑in shifts until 8:00am.

About The Candidate

Working in a way that aligns with our Values and Behaviours will come naturally to you. You will need cannot have energy, passion and a positive, can‑do attitude in your daily contribution toAILY transforming lives.

You will need to:

• Be a confident and capable communicator
• Build trusting, professional relationships
• Help people develop their skills, strengths and talents
• Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and/or supporting vulnerable people or groups
• Have a good idea of the wider community resources and organisations available to support our residents and be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations

Benefits

• £100 when you start work, plusการ£250 at 6 months’ elev 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
• 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.

Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our aim is to work with individuals to erfaren build on their strengths, creating person‑centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, 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 onsettings 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 biasEric 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.