Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in the UK is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join their team. This fixed-term position focuses on providing high-quality support to individuals experiencing homelessness. The ideal candidate will develop programs that promote client choice and work collaboratively to empower clients towards sustainable lifestyles. Successful applicants must demonstrate proven experience in support roles and meet specific application criteria including references and right to work documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supporting individuals facing homelessness.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a high-quality programme of support for clients.
• Address client support needs and empower them to achieve positive life changes.
• Support colleagues in delivering high-quality support.

Job description

Please note this is a fixed term position until February 2027Working hours: 40 hours per week on a rolling 3-week rota, occasional evenings and weekends (duty worker shifts)Interview Date: To be confirmedWe are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individual, to take on an exciting opportunity in the role of Support Worker.

This role is a unique opportunity for those looking to take develop their abilities in working with people who are homeless and experiencing difficult times.

Ty Gobaith provides transitional hostel accommodation and person centred support, focusing on the strengths and abilities of those who call our life house their home.

Key Responsibilities

The role of Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients.

• As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for developing and delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control.
• You will address client support needs, enable them to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.
• The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team, supporting colleague across the centre to deliver high quality support.
• You will be proactive in taking on duty management responsibilities and assisting in the successful operation of the Life House.

Requirements

• Complete your application by downloading and reading the job profile and any other attachments; address the criteria in your supporting statement.
• Provide satisfactory references.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure check for the adult workforce.
• Note: no sponsorship will be offered.

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, Enhanced DBS disclosure check for 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.

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