Overview
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This range is provided by Salvation Army Homes. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Responsibilities
* Engage creatively with a caseload of clients based on identified support needs to develop skills and resources to transform their lives and enable independent living.
* Provide high-quality support for vulnerable clients through 1:1 and group sessions and work closely with external partner agencies.
* Support and accompany clients to attend essential appointments (e.g., health, debts, housing).
* Advise clients to access information on housing, health, welfare, benefits and other resources.
* Support with medication, where required.
* Actively engage residents in developing the service.
* Help assess potential new clients.
* Liaise with external agencies, including health professionals.
* Help manage incidents or challenging behaviour.
* Develop person-centred Support Plans and Risk Management Plans and keep accurate records.
About The Candidate
* You will have working knowledge of the needs and support requirements of people with complex mental health needs or experience in another social care setting.
* You will align with Salvation Army Homes' delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy, passion, and a positive, can-do attitude.
* You will be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships.
* You will be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* You will have a high level of resilience.
* You will empower people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.
* You will have awareness of wider community resources and organisations available.
* You will be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations.
* You will likely have experience in mental health support, education, training and/or leading activities.
* You will be able to participate in our 24-hour shift rota system and our on-call rota.
Benefits
* Buddy during probationary period with regular 1:1 supervision and annual appraisal with your Line Manager.
* 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days.
* Starting £100, plus £250 at 6 months and £250 at 12 months.
* Extra day off on your birthday.
* High Street discount scheme (savings online and in-store).
* Pension with life assurance.
* Discounted private medical insurance.
* Loans available for financial emergencies.
* Occupational Sick Pay.
* Full Induction package and role-relevant training.
* Long service awards from 2.5 years.
* Support to learn and develop your career.
About The Company
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 vulnerable people, including those with complex needs and experiencing homelessness. 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.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to 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. Applications are invited without bias or discrimination.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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