At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable individuals, build trust, and motivate them to thrive.
- Company: Join Salvation Army Homes, a leading provider of supported housing in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy training, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dedicated team transforming lives in your community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience with vulnerable groups are essential.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 26000 £ per year.
Excellent opportunity for a Relief Support Worker to join our team across our East Sussex and Newhaven Services. At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, high quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who are homeless and who are in need of support and accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Get to know and build the trust of our clients
- Motivate young people to recognise and unlock their talents
- Encourage participation in social and leisure programmes
- Support residents with the practicalities of everyday living
- Provide administration support and ensure the health and safety of the building and residents.
About the Candidate
A Relief Support Worker will instinctively share our delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective. You will need to:
- Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations
- Be able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of 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.
Benefits
We really want you to be able to succeed in your work with Salvation Army Homes, so in return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits in addition to the above salary package. This includes:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A full Induction package and Training relevant to the role and to aide your own personal and professional development
- An allocated Buddy
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. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person-centred, individualized strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement services to our residents.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities 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.
Relief Support Worker in Eastbourne employer: Salvation Army Housing Association (saha)
At Salvation Army Homes, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming lives through our comprehensive housing services in East Sussex and Newhaven. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering extensive training and a robust Employee Assistance Programme, ensuring that our Relief Support Workers are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in a rewarding role where your contributions truly matter, and enjoy the unique advantage of working with a team that values resilience, trust, and empowerment.
Contact Details:
Salvation Army Housing Association (saha) Recruitment Team
