Relief Support Worker
Responsibilities
* Get to know and build the trust of our clients
* Help clients to live independently
* Encourage participation in social and leisure programmes
* Support residents with the practicalities of everyday living
About You
* Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations
* Be able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience
* Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents
* Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and/or supporting vulnerable people or groups
* Understand or learn about community resources and organisations that can help our clients
* Participate in our 24 hour shift rota system which includes sleep-ins and additional payment
About Us
A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society – mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.
Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person-centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for our residents.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Civic and Social Organizations
Note: This role is for the Salvation Army Homes relief support workforce serving Morecambe, and includes shift work as part of a 24-hour rota.
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