Support Worker
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,224.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 24224 - 24224 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP4 1JZ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AUG20258625 |
Summary
Working hours: 35 hours per week including some evenings and weekends Interview Date: To be confirmedLyndon House is a Salvation Army Lifehouse located in Ipswich. The centre provides accommodation and support based on individual needs to 39 individuals who are experiencing homelessness. We need a committed and dynamic support worker with a passion to motivate and empower our clients to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities: The role of the support worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and is key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for developing and delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. You will address client support needs, enable them to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate: Level 3 qualification in a related field or willingness to work towards itKnowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless clientsKnowledge and an understanding of the benefits systemA positive attitude and motivation towards supporting vulnerable clientsGood written and verbal communication skillsGood team working skillsProficient in a range of IT packages including MicrosoftIn 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 a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Barred list check of the Adult workforce. 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.