Support Worker

Salvation Army Housing Association (saha); Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated coach/keyworker to support young people in their journey to independence. You will build trusting relationships, deliver life skills sessions, and create personalized plans. Ideal candidates will possess empathy for young people with complex needs and creativity to unlock potential. The role offers part-time opportunities with 15 and 22.5 hours available each week.

Qualifications

• Natural coach who can inspire and guide young people.
• Empathy for young people with complex needs.
• Creativity to find solutions that unlock potential.

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 in their journey to independence.

Skills

Coaching

Empathy

Creativity

Job description

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.

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.

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 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, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. 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.