About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Living Skills Coach to join our team in Preston.
Working in an environment that is dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement, you will work with people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation. Assessing needs, building trust, enabling and unlocking our clients potential to live independently, you will need to get to know your clients, enhance their social integration and abilities by encouraging them to participate in social and leisure programmes, help residents with their support needs and with the practicalities of everyday living.
About You
You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution as a night concierge to transforming lives.
You will be confident and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including clients, staff, agencies and local neighbours. We need you to have:
1. Empathy with our client group
2. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
3. Good time management
4. A willingness to work night shift on a rota basis
In return, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:
5. £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service
6. 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
7. An extra day off on your birthday
8. A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)
9. Pension with life assurance
10. Discounted private medical insurance
11. Loans available for financial emergencies
12. Occupational Sick Pay
13. A full Induction package and training relevant to the role
14. Long service awards from 2.5 years
15. Support to learn and develop your career