Assistant Support Worker
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.87 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 12.87 - 12.87 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dundee, DD1 5BA |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAR20266906 |
Summary
Working hours: 18 hours per week, 3 days a week Monday to Friday. Shifts 8am-2pm or 4pm to 10pm.Interview Date: To be confirmedJob Summary:The Salvation Army in Dundee provides support for people who are experiencing homelessness and have multiple and complex needs. Our role is to provide a safe psychologically informed environment to stay and support individuals through a Harm Reduction approach, based on trauma informed practice,Key Responsibilities:The role of an Assistant Support Worker is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. Motivated and dynamic you will be responsible for assisting with delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control.Successful candidate will have: Good customer services skills.The ability to prioritise their own workload.Proficiency in a range of IT packages including Microsoft.Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients.It is important to apply for registration as soon as possible and within three months of starting your role. You must be registered within six months.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 will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (a satisfactory PVG check) and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. It is important to apply for registration as soon as possible and within three months of starting your role. You must be registered within six months.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.