Specialist Support Worker (Addictions)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £30,492.57 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 30492.57 - 30492.57 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Liverpool, L13 3DA |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | JUL20256337 |
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Working hours: 40 hours per weekInterview Date: 4th September 2025The post is based at Darbyshire House Lifehouse. Darbyshire House, Prescott Road, Liverpool, L13 3DA is a Lifehouse for 45 Adults. Our aim is to provide low level supported accommodation for individuals currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Often with complex substance misuse and mental health disorders, we aim to enhance psychological, physiological, social and spiritual functioning, and through a programme of personal and professional development enable and encourage, independent living.The role of Specialist Support Worker is central to achieving positive outcomes for our vulnerable clients. The Specialist Support Worker has operational responsibility for a specific area of programme within the service (Psychosocial Recovery Programme and Harm Reduction Initiatives). You will ensure the programme you co-ordinate maximises client input and emphasises choice and control in all areas of service delivery.The successful candidate will have:Previous experience of delivering a client focused service which considers person-centred and holistic support needs.Previous experience of working with and providing support to vulnerable people.Proven experience of developing innovative support programmes incorporating an understanding of service user involvement.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Good organisational, attention to detail and effective time management skills as well as the ability to prioritise work and be able to respond to tight deadlines, working both on an individual basis and as part of a team.Experience of using IT software packages.Evidence of commitment to continuous personal and professional development and the ability to contribute to the creation and maintenance of a culture of continuous improvement.The ability and willingness to work within, be empathetic with and promote the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission.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, Enhanced Adult with barred list DBS Disclosure , Driving Licence, relevant qualifications and Health Assessment For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. 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 leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.