Working hours: 40 hours per week Interview Date: To be confirmed Job Summary: The Booth Centre is a residential Life house accommodating up to 46 homeless vulnerable adults. Key Responsibilities: The role of Assistant Support Worker is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a positive male or female 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(s) will be able to demonstrate: • Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed 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 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 subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS Disclosure For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. 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.