Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; Childcare Voucher Scheme; an employee assistance programme

Job Summary:

Portsmouth Homeless Families Service is based across two residential Lifehouses accommodating a total of 24 homeless vulnerable families (which include couples, single parents and pregnant mothers) with support needs.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for our vulnerable clients. As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for developing and delivering a high quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. You will address client support needs, enable them to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

1. Knowledge of the benefits system and an understanding of supported housing funding streams and reporting requirements. 2. Knowledge of legislation relating to Health and Safety and safeguarding of clients and staff and the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients. 3. A positive attitude, high level of motivation and experience of supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes. 4. Ability to work in a busy environment showing good time management skills. 5. Ability to manage own work load and case load and ability to take the lead at meetings with external agencies. 6. Good verbal and written communication skills, good people management skills, good team working skills. 7. Proficiency in a range of IT Packages including Microsoft and contribute to the creation and maintenance of a culture of continuous improvement within the service.

Appointment subject to the receipt of a minimum of two satisfactory references covering the last three years of employment history and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

For further details and to apply please visit The Salvation Army's website

Closing date: Tuesday 18th April 2017

Interview date: tbc

CVs will not be accepted

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