Support Worker - Ilford, United Kingdom - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Ilford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Working hours:35 hours per week

Interview date:22nd June 2023

Project Malachi is a pioneering residential service, based in Ilford, accommodating 42 people, including people with no recourse to public funds.

The role of a
Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for our vulnerable residents.

We are looking for three highly motivated individuals to join our Support Team.

As a dynamic
Support Worker you will initiate, develop and maintain positive relationships with residents in order to identify key issues to support them in to successfully move on.

You will be responsible for key working a caseload of residents, supporting them through every stage of their stay from induction towards independent living.

You will also deliver a high quality programme of support which promotes resident choice and control.

You will work both independently and as part of a team to address residents' support needs, enabling them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure successful resident outcomes which demonstrate quality and effectiveness in all aspects of the programme
Understand and work to ensure the achievement of the objectives and targets of the service
Work with the team to develop the project in line with organisation and legislative requirements
Ensure all aspects of the job description are adhered to
Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable residents
An understanding of working in a psychologically informed way
Ability to work in a busy environment, be solution focused, show good time management skills and can demonstrate ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure

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.
**Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.