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:

• Knowledge of legislation relating to Health and Safety and safeguarding of clients and staff.
• Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients, as well as the benefit system.
• A positive attitude, high level of motivation and experience of supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes.
• Ability to work in a busy environment showing good time management skills.
• Ability to manage own work load and case load and ability to take the lead at meetings with external agencies.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, good people management skills and good team working skills.
• Proficiency in a range of IT packages including Microsoft.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile attachment on the left.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement.