Assistant Support Worker - Ipswich, United Kingdom - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Working hours:15 hours per week weekends

Interview date:
To be confirmed

Lyndon House is a Salvation Army Lifehouse located in Ipswich. The centre provides accommodation and support to individuals experiencing homelessness aged 18 and above.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Support Worker, you will be responsible for assisting and delivering a high quality programme of support and meaningful activities.

You will need good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working with vulnerable adults who have experienced homelessness.

You will work with a team to ensure the smooth running of the centre, supporting clients in their move into independent accommodation, assisting with reception duties, administration, support, activities, and life skills training.

Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes
Good customer service and time management skills with ability to prioritise workload
Good verbal and written communication skills
A positive attitude and motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients
Good team working skills
Proficient in a range of IT packages including Microsoft

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._