Working hours: 20 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Salvation Army has a 65 bed Life house in Sunderland to support 65 vulnerable people who are experiencing homelessness. The contract works within a psychologically informed framework.
Key Responsibilities: The role of the Support Worker is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. You will provide a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control.
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- Respect
- Compassion
- Motivation
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good Computer skills
- Commitment
- Flexibility
- Work shifts, unsociable hours, weekend work
In addition, the successful candidate(s) will also need to demonstrate: GCSE’s including English and Maths, and knowledge of Health and Safety.
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 Enhanced with the barred list Adult Workforce DBS Disclosure
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.