Working hours: 40 hours per week
Interview Date: 28th August
Centenary House is a large residential Life House accommodating vulnerable males over 18 years of age, who are experiencing homelessness. The role of the Specialist Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for our vulnerable clients.
Key responsibilities:
The role of the Specialist Support Worker with The Salvation Army is critical to providing an enhanced level of service for our vulnerable clients. As a highly competent Specialist Support Worker you will be responsible in taking a lead role in a specialist area or working within a specialist programme and/or team to plan and deliver a high-quality support service, which promotes client choice and control and ensures clients learn new skills, make positive life choices, and achieve the best possible outcomes.
The role will involve training of staff, on call and line management duties.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
1. NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent in a related field or a willingness to work towards it.
2. Knowledge of the benefits system and understanding of supportive housing funding streams and reporting requirements.
3. Knowledge of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Safeguarding of clients and staff.
4. Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients
5. Specialist knowledge and expertise appropriate to the role.