Relief Assistant Support Worker(s)
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Ryde, PO33 2QT |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | OCT20252901 |
Summary
Working hours: As and when required Interview Date: Week commencing 20th October 2025The role of Relief Assistant Support Worker is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients.This is a flexible working position at The Salvation Army, Isle of Wight Homelessness Service, Ryde and IOW Assessment Hub, Newport. We provide accommodation and are committed to providing opportunities that support each person to find their purpose, develop positive relationships and experience a sense of community at different stages of their journey through the Island’s Homelessness Pathway onto independent living. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and demonstrated within our daily practice. We are looking for staff who can be flexible, work shifts (day, evening and/or night) to provide the best support to our clients.Key Responsibilities:As a motivated and dynamic team member you will be assisting with the delivery of a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control, enabling residents to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empower them to lead fulfilling lives. You will complete day to day activities including administration tasks, dealing with queries both face to face and over the phone and support the successful operation of the Lifehouse.The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomesGood customer service and time management skills with ability to prioritise workloadThe initiative towards problem solving which helps benefit colleagues and clientsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsWe expect you to exhibit behaviours that model our values of integrity; accountability; compassion; passion; respect and boldnessWe are looking for someone who is: Compassionate Respectful Listening Welcoming SupportiveIn 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 with barred list DBS Disclosure.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.