Working hours: 40 hours per week Interview Date: To be confirmed Job Summary: We provide an accommodation and support hub in central Reading for people experiencing homelessness. We are looking for an experienced Support Worker to provide high quality support to our vulnerable homeless clients. Key Responsibilities: Working as part of a team and being responsible to the Programme Manager, the successful applicant will have a caseload of residents, providing one to one/individual support, working with residents to plan how support needs can be met. You will also be supporting and empowering residents through meaningful activities and to move through a structured resettlement programme, promoting choice and control, into the wider community and independence. The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate: CIH Engage to Change Qualification or NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or be committed to work towards one. Strong communication skills with a good knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness. Ability to be in sympathy with the needs of the homeless and The Mission of The Salvation Army. In 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 subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Barred List check of the Adult workforce. For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. 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.