Assistant Support Worker

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We provide an accommodation and support hub in central Reading for people experiencing homelessness. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Assistant Support Worker to help deliver a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice, independence and empowerment.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be working as part of a team and report directly to your line Manager. You will Assist in the delivering a range of in-house support provisions, designed to achieve positive outcomes for residents, enabling them to make meaningful life changes and move towards independence.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

A good understanding of the benefits system, Safeguarding principles Health & safety practices 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.

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.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme