Support Worker

The Salvation Army; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of supported housing in the UK is seeking an Independent Living Skills Coach to help young individuals develop essential life skills. In this hybrid role, you will work closely with young people, creating personalized journeys towards independent living. The ideal candidate will possess strong coaching skills, empathy for vulnerable individuals, and the ability to inspire and support. The role offers flexible hours at 15 or 22.5 per week, contributing to meaningful change in their lives.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build supportive relationships with young people.
• Experience in delivering life skills sessions and activities.
• Resilience in facing challenges and supporting diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a coach and keyworker for young people.
• Deliver life skills sessions and co-create personal plans.
• Provide support during transitions to independence.

Skills

Coaching

Empathy

Creativity

Job description

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 15 hours and 22.5 hours.

• 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.

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.

Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualized 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.