Working hours: 40 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Additional Salary information: 10% night works allowance
Harriet Street Project is a supported accommodation service supporting individuals aged 16+ in South Lanarkshire who are at risk of, experiencing, or have experienced homelessness. The service offers flexible, trauma-informed support tailored to each person’s needs, helping them achieve settled and sustainable housing. The Service is based in Rutherglen, it is designed to be accessible, responsive, and consists of 15 modular single units, a Hub space to engage in activities and a pathway to engage alongside the local community.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individual to take on this Assistant Support Worker Role. This role is a Nightshift role and will be 4 On & 4 Off pattern.
Key Responsibilities: The role of Assistant Support Worker with The Salvation Army is key to achieving successful outcomes for our vulnerable clients. The role requires motivated staff to work as part of the team to provide support in a trauma sensitive and psychologically informed manner.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
1. Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes
2. Previous experience of successfully working in a busy environment and/or delivering excellent customer service
3. Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
4. Good attention to detail and proven ability to meet your objectives
5. Previous experience of successfully working within a team environment
6. The ability and willingness to work within, be empathic with and promote the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission