Working hours: 20 hours per week- working on a rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Interview Date:To be confirmed
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Support Worker to join the Booth Centre, a residential Life house accommodating vulnerable adults.
The role of Assistant Support Worker is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a positive role model you will provide assistance 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. You will complete day to day activities including administration tasks and reception duties to support the successful operation of the Life house.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focused and positive life outcomes
• Good customer service, time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in a range of IT packages including Microsoft
• Will be able to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army with regard to delivering services to vulnerable people without discrimination
Desirable attributes include:
• GCSE’s including English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Safeguarding of Clients and Staff • Experience of working with vulnerable clients in a supportive setting