Support Worker in Manchester

About the Role

Exciting opportunity for a Support Worker based in our supported housing service at The Limes. At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Build trust with clients.
• Help clients live independently.
• Encourage participation in social and leisure programmes.
• Support residents with practicalities of everyday living.

About the Candidate

A Support Worker will share Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, love the work, help people thrive and always find ways to be effective.

You Will Need To

• Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations.
• Build trusting, professional relationships and have high resilience.
• Take an asset‑based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.
• Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and/or supporting vulnerable people or groups.
• Understand or learn about community resources and organisations that can help our clients.
• Be flexible with working hours to accommodate a working rota in conjunction with the needs of the service and team members.

Benefits of Working as a Support Worker

• £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months and another £250 at 12 months.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days.
• Extra day off on your birthday.
• High Street discount scheme.
• Pension with life assurance.
• Discounted private medical insurance.
• Loans available for financial emergencies.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Full induction package and training relevant to the role.
• Long service awards from 2.5 years.
• Support to learn and develop your career.

About the Company

A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society – mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.

Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. Applications are welcomed without concern of bias or discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.