Working hours: 30 hours per week - (Shift work including, evenings, weekends and on call)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Salvation Army has been awarded a contract in Cardiff to support 106 young people in Cardiff who are experiencing homelessness. The contract works within a psychologically informed framework that includes delivering zero evictions within the lifehouses and offering post resettlement support to allow the young person to positively settle and move into independent living.
Key Responsibilities:
The role of Floating Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting with delivering a high quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. You will address clients support needs, enable them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
Respect
Compassion
Motivation
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good Computer skills
Commitment
Flexibility
Work shifts, unsociable hours, weekend work
A Level 3 NVQ qualification (or equivalent) in a related field, or a willingness to work towards it, is essential
Please note: We have three lifehouses in Cardiff, the successful candidate will be expected to work across all sites if necessary. There is an element of lone working at Ty Diogel.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
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.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, an Enhanced Adult workforce DBS Disclosure check.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.