Support Worker - Homeless Services & Recovery

The Salvation Army

West of England

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 27,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Salvation Army, Logos House in Bristol, is seeking a motivated Support Worker to join our Lifehouses team. You will empower individuals experiencing homelessness to overcome barriers and move toward independent living, using a person-centred and recovery-focused approach.

You will work in a busy service, build trusting relationships, and help clients achieve long-term goals. Satisfactory references, DBS check, and eligibility to work in the UK are required; we welcome applicants with diverse

Qualifications

Knowledge of the main support needs faced by homeless and vulnerable clients.
Understanding of working in a psychologically informed way.
Ability to take the lead and make decisions.
Ability to work in a busy environment, be solution focused, show good time management skills and can demonstrate ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure.
Good verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in range of IT Packages including Microsoft

Responsibilities

Using a person-centred approach and therapeutic alliance, you will support and empower individuals to sustain their journey of recovery from homelessness and achieve lasting change.
Appointment will be subject to: Satisfactory references, DBS Disclosures Enhanced - Adult with Adult barred list, and evidence of Right to Work in the UK.