Please note this is a permanent positionWorking hours: 37 hours per weekInterview Date: Week commencing Monday 20th April 2026Job Summary: We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, creative and passionate support worker within the Day Shelter programme. The programme offers support through a wide range of services to those who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless and provides support to specific housing and wellbeing needs on a short term basis. More than just practical support, we also provide a safe, secure Christian environment in which every individual will know that they are valued and respected.Key Responsibilities: This role with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. For part of the role you will work as part of a team to undertake two street outreach activities each week with partner agencies at 6am and 8am and to attend multi-agency meetings as required. For part of the role you will work with 4 clients in two 2-bedroom properties to assess clients move on support needs and to assist them with working towards independent living. You will assist them in securing suitable, sustainable accommodation for independent living.The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients.Ability to work in a busy environment. Be solution focused.Show good time management skills and can demonstrate ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure.The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. 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 an Enhanced Adult workforce DBS Disclosure. 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. 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.