Salvation Army Homes
Imagine this
A person has just moved into West Farm after months of instability. Theyre unsure, maybe guarded, but you start by cooking a simple meal together. Over time, you help them learn to budget, manage a tenancy, and rebuild confidence. Youre not just teaching skills, youre helping someone believe they can thrive independently, while knowing theyve got someone they can trust walking alongside them.
The opportunity
We have two roles available offering weekend working: one role working Saturday & Sunday 7.30am > 3.30pm.
The second role working Saturday & Sunday 1 pm > 9pm.
As an Independent Living Skills Coach, youll walk alongside them, helping them cook a meal, budget for bills, apply for college, or simply believe in themselves again.
What you'll be doing
- Act as a coach and keyworker, co-creating 'My Journey' plans with young people.
- Build supportive relationships rooted in trust and respect.
- Deliver life skills sessions, activities and accredited programmes.
- Support young people before, during, and after they move on to independence.
What we're looking for
- A natural coach someone who can inspire, guide and encourage.
- Empathy for young people with complex needs and resilience when challenges arise.
- Creativity to find solutions that unlock potential.
Our Offer
In return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days
- Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)
- Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)
- Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay
- Occupational sick pay
- Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support
- Paid volunteering days
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted private medical insurance
- Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career
- A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championed
About the Company
Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people.
If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; Safe Homes. Transform Lives where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do.
Guaranteed interview scheme
Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role.
As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does 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.
If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.
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