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Specialist Support Worker
| Posting date: | 26 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £29,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 29598 - 29598 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Location: | Warrington, WA1 2PD |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JUL20243392 |
Summary
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Working details: Permanent
Interview date: To be confirmed
Do you want to make a difference?
Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives?
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Specialist Support Worker – for harm reduction, to join our existing team. James Lee House is an accommodation unit for 54 Clients. The role of Specialist Support Worker is an inspirational one and key to achieving outcomes for vulnerable clients. As a motivated and dynamic Specialist Support Worker you will be responsible for working closely with Management and the support team, developing and delivering a programme of high-quality support which promotes clients’ choice and control.
Our aim is to support our residents by providing a settled period of accommodation during which time staff can help them to develop their capacity, self-esteem and life skills to enable them to live independently in the community.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge of the benefits system and an understanding of supported housing funding streams and reporting requirements.
Legislation relating to Health & Safety and safeguarding of clients and staff.
Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients.
A positive attitude and a high level of motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes.
The ability to work in a busy environment, be solution focused, show good time management skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure.
Proficiency in a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office.
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 and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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 scheme Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Working details: Permanent
Interview date: To be confirmed
Do you want to make a difference?
Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives?
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Specialist Support Worker – for harm reduction, to join our existing team. James Lee House is an accommodation unit for 54 Clients. The role of Specialist Support Worker is an inspirational one and key to achieving outcomes for vulnerable clients. As a motivated and dynamic Specialist Support Worker you will be responsible for working closely with Management and the support team, developing and delivering a programme of high-quality support which promotes clients’ choice and control.
Our aim is to support our residents by providing a settled period of accommodation during which time staff can help them to develop their capacity, self-esteem and life skills to enable them to live independently in the community.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge of the benefits system and an understanding of supported housing funding streams and reporting requirements.
Legislation relating to Health & Safety and safeguarding of clients and staff.
Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients.
A positive attitude and a high level of motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes.
The ability to work in a busy environment, be solution focused, show good time management skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure.
Proficiency in a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office.
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 and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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 scheme Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.