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Assistant Support Worker

  • Full time
  • £19,928
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 12th June 2022


  • Advertised from 6th June 2022
  • 37.5 hours per week Contract: up to 1 year fixed term maternity cover
  • V08740

Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individual, to take on an exciting opportunity in the role of Assistant Support Worker.

The Salvation Army in Edinburgh provides support for people who are experiencing homelessness and have multiple and complex needs. Our role is to provide a safe place to stay and access support. The service delivery model is rooted in the harm reduction approach, based on trauma informed practice, strength based and person-centred approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the delivery of support to homeless clients with complex needs.

• Work with clients as part of person-centred support planning which includes aiding access a range of meaningful activities.

• Work with clients as part of the Support Team assisting to ensure the needs and actions within person centred plans are addressed in a professional manner.

As Assistant Support Worker will be able to demonstrate:

• Motivation towards supporting homeless individuals to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes.

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

• The ability to form positive, supportive and motivating relationships.

• Ability to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army.

• Willingness to work towards registration qualification for SSSC Registration.

In return we offer 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.

Application notes

To apply please visit our website.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, right to work for the UK and PVG scheme disclosure check. All new employees have to register with SSSC within 6 months of appointment.

As a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

CV's will not be accepted. Promoting equality in the workplace.