Please note: This role will involve some adhoc working across our other sites
Working hours: 24 hours per week (Weekend working pattern, Saturday 8am - 8pm & Sunday 8am - 8pm)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Salvation Army has been awarded a contract in Cardiff to support young people in Cardiff who are experiencing homelessness. The contract works within a psychologically informed framework that includes delivering zero evictions within the lifehouses and offering post resettlement support to allow the young person to positively settle and move into independent living.
Key Responsibilities:
The role of Assistant Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a motivated and dynamic Assistant Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting with delivering a high quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. You will address clients support needs, enable them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
1. Respect
2. Compassion
3. Motivation
4. Good verbal and written communication skills
5. Good Computer skills
6. Commitment
7. Flexibility
8. Work shifts, unsociable hours, weekend work