Working hours: As and when required
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Thorndale Family Centre is a Residential Service for homeless families. The service accommodates 31 families and 4 single females experiencing homelessness as more independent housing solutions are sourced. During this time families are supported in a person-centred approach helping them to address issues which may have led to their homelessness. The role of a Relief Assistant Support worker within The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for our vulnerable clients.
Key Responsibilities:
As a motivated and dynamic Relief Assistant Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting with delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. You will address clients support needs, enable them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles. You will also complete day to day activities including administration tasks and reception duties to support the successful operation of the Lifehouse.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
- A positive attitude and a high level of motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes
- An ability to work in a busy environment, being solution focused, showing good time management skills and can demonstrate ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, good team working skills and good people management skills.
- GCSEs including Maths & English or equivalent.
- NISCC registration is also required for this post
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 Adult and Child Access NI check and NISCC Registration.
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.
