Please note this is a permanent position
Working hours: 21 hours per week
Working details: Flexible (mainly Monday - Friday)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Want to make a difference?
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an inspiring, heart-lead team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individual, to take on an exciting opportunity in the role of Outreach Support Worker. This is a mobile role in Aberdeenshire, specifically Peterhead and Fraserburgh areas, with an office base located in Aberdeen City (attend office only for quarterly team meetings). You must be a UK driver and have access to a car.
Key Responsibilities:
The role of the Outreach Support Worker with The Salvation Army is critical to providing an enhanced level of service for our vulnerable clients. As a highly competent Outreach Support Worker you will be responsible for taking a lead role in delivering a high-quality support service, which promotes client choice and control and ensures clients learn new skills, make positive life choices and achieve the best possible outcomes.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
1. Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a related field or be willing to work towards
2. Experience of working with vulnerable clients over a wide geographical area
3. Knowledge of the benefit system and an understanding of supported housing funding streams and reporting requirements