Working hours: 40 hours per weekInterview Date: To be confirmedThe Specialist Support Worker position is crucial in supporting our successful Housing First Service. We are looking for someone who has a natural curiosity, great at building rapport and can demonstrate their willingness and ability to advocate and provide non- judgemental support mixed with enthusiasm and tenaciousness. Ideally you will have experience supporting clients who are experiencing homelessness who maybe struggling financially and mentally.Do you have a can do attitude?Do you have a listening ear and a heart for peopleDo you want to have a role in supporting someone's better tomorrow?Key Responsibilities:The role of a Specialist Support Worker is an inspirational one and is key to achieving successful outcomes for the people we support. You will be responsible for developing and delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. This role requires a motivated and dynamic individual who can work as part of a team and provide person centred support in a sensitive and trauma informed mannerThe successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:The ability to manage your own caseload, prioritise and have a proactive approachExperience of working with vulnerable peopleThe ability to attend and participate in client’s formal ReviewsKnowledge of the Benefits systemThe ability to delegate and coordinate the work of Assistant Support Workers, ensuring that clients are being offered high-quality support to obtain their own goalsThe ability to take part in on-call dutiesGood IT skills and an ability to input data and maintain a databaseIn 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 will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check PVG and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. All new employees must register with SSSC within three months of appointment. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. 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.