Support Worker

saha; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of supported housing in the UK seeks a Support Worker for their Guildford location. The position involves fostering independence among residents, integrating them socially, and assisting with daily living. Ideal candidates are confident communicators with experience supporting vulnerable individuals. Benefits include a £100 start bonus, increasing annual leave, employee discounts, and a structured training program. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and providing essential support in the community.

Benefits

£100 start bonus

26 days annual leave

Extra day off on birthday

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Loans for financial emergencies

Occupational Sick Pay

Full induction and training

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience working with homeless or vulnerable people.
• Knowledge of community resources available for support.
• Ability to handle difficult or complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Build trust with clients to enhance their independence.
• Encourage social integration through various programs.
• Assist residents with everyday living support needs.

Skills

Confident communication

Building professional relationships

Supporting vulnerable groups

Job description

About The Role

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

At Salvation Army Homes we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.

Responsibilities

• 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.

You

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

Qualifications

• Be a confident and capable communicator
• Be able to build trusting, professional relationships
• Be able to help people to 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, plus £250 at 6 months’ service 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
• Long service awards from 2.5 years
• Support to learn and develop your career

About Us

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 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.