Female Assistant Support Worker

[email protected]

0207 601 7012

Working Pattern: Monday 13:00 to 17:00, Saturday 12:00 to 21:00 (includes 5 hours of lone working), Sunday 12:00 to 21:00 (includes 5 hours of lone working)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We are looking for a motivated and appropriately skilled Female Assistant Support Worker with a genuine desire to contribute to a team that supports vulnerable families who are homeless due to domestic abuse. Due to the nature of the setting we require the post holder to be female.

The role of Assistant Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a motivated and dynamic Assistant Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting with delivering a high quality programme of support to families and children which promotes client choice and control. You will assist client with addressing their support needs, support them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles. You will help advocate for clients and accompany them on appointments. You will also assist with day-to-day activities using trauma informed approaches. You will be required to do administration tasks such as record keeping, case notes, form filling and front of house cover.

Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes

Good customer service and time management skills with ability to prioritise workload

Improve standards by demonstrating own initiative towards problem solving which help benefit colleagues and clients

Able to assist with the running of in-house activities

Experience of working with children in a registered setting desirable

Good verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in range of IT Packages including Microsoft

Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a culture of continuous improvement within the service and evidence of commitment to continuous professional development

Understand a personal value base which is in line with core values of the organisation and able to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army

Demonstrate values of integrity and accountability within working practice

Work shifts, unsociable hours, weekend work - flexible approach to hours worked as required

This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must female.

Satisfactory references

A criminal record check DBS Disclosures Enhanced - Child and Adult with Children and Adult barred list

Evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here .

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records .

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.