Support Worker (Fixed Term)
| Posting date: | 02 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2024 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN1 2BF |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | JUN20248822 |
Summary
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Working contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, is looking for an experienced and adaptable individual to join our Support team, as part of Booth House Lifehouse Service in Swindon
This is a housing support position and does not involve any personal care services.
The aim of Booth House is to provide a better overall experience of living in temporary accommodation for homeless people in the Swindon area, supporting our service users to improve their wellbeing and build on their future move-on opportunities.
Booth House supports up to 50 people who require temporary accommodation for many different reasons. Support will initially begin at the point of referral from the council's homelessness services and then work with our residents to develop an appropriate housing pathway for the future.
Booth House is a busy service and we are looking for a unique and talented person who is keen to help us improve people's lives. This post is fixed term until 31st March 2025
Key Responsibilities:
To work as part of a team taking shared responsibility for delivering our programme of holistic and tenancy focused support to single people living in temporary accommodation in our Lifehouse in Swindon.
As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting with delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control.
You will address clients support needs, enable them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.
You will also complete day to day activities including administration tasks and file entries.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge around homelessness and the key needs experienced by vulnerable homeless people.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the benefits systems.
Demonstrate great communication and IT skills.
Enjoy working as part of a team and also have the confidence to be self-directed and work alone when needed.
Be sympathetic to the Christian values of The Salvation Army
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job and local role 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 and an Enhanced DBS check.
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 scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Working contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, is looking for an experienced and adaptable individual to join our Support team, as part of Booth House Lifehouse Service in Swindon
This is a housing support position and does not involve any personal care services.
The aim of Booth House is to provide a better overall experience of living in temporary accommodation for homeless people in the Swindon area, supporting our service users to improve their wellbeing and build on their future move-on opportunities.
Booth House supports up to 50 people who require temporary accommodation for many different reasons. Support will initially begin at the point of referral from the council's homelessness services and then work with our residents to develop an appropriate housing pathway for the future.
Booth House is a busy service and we are looking for a unique and talented person who is keen to help us improve people's lives. This post is fixed term until 31st March 2025
Key Responsibilities:
To work as part of a team taking shared responsibility for delivering our programme of holistic and tenancy focused support to single people living in temporary accommodation in our Lifehouse in Swindon.
As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting with delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control.
You will address clients support needs, enable them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.
You will also complete day to day activities including administration tasks and file entries.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge around homelessness and the key needs experienced by vulnerable homeless people.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the benefits systems.
Demonstrate great communication and IT skills.
Enjoy working as part of a team and also have the confidence to be self-directed and work alone when needed.
Be sympathetic to the Christian values of The Salvation Army
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job and local role 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 and an Enhanced DBS check.
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 scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.