Please note this is a fixed term position for 21 months
Working hours: 31 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
An opportunity of for a motivated, passionate and dynamic individual to help us to provide personalised intervention programmes for homeless people, supporting them on their individual journeys from the street to home through the Stages of the Homelessness Pathway on the Island.
he Salvation Army, Isle of Wight Homelessness Service provides accommodations for 49 men and women and services for those people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless across the Isle of Wight.
Key Responsibilities: As Apprentice Support Worker you will work towards Adult Care Worker Level 3 standards and will learn to develop and deliver a high-quality person-centred programme of support, promoting client’s strengths, independence and choice. You will learn the necessary skills to address client support needs, enable them to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empower them to lead fulfilling lives. The role includes meeting with clients on a one-to-one basis, working alongside clients to address emotional and psychological trauma, substance misuse, mental health, physical health and wellbeing. This will include writing and updating support plans and risk assessments, managing the reception area and dealing with queries both face to face and over the phone.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
1. The ability to work well in a team
2. Positive attitude and a high level of motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes
3. Good verbal and written communication skills
4. Be solution focused and show good time management skills.
Please note that if you have a level 3 Health and Social Care qualification you are unable to apply.
We are looking for someone who is: Compassionate Respectful Listening Welcoming Supportive
For more information about the position call Tim or Sandy on