Support Worker

37.5 hours a week – shift work including weekends

London, SE5 8DF

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a passionate Support Worker to be part of their team at Southwark Young People Service.

The Salvation Army forms part of the Christian church and boasts an extensive social remit, providing a range of social and community services, including services for children and the elderly, those trapped in modern-day slavery, homeless people, individuals struggling with addiction, and people seeking employment.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a motivated and dynamic Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting with delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. You will address clients’ support needs, enable them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable lifestyles. You will also complete day to day activities including administration tasks and reception duties to support the successful operation of Southwark Young People Service.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Positive attitude and a high level of motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes
• Ability to work in busy environment, be solution focused, show good time management skills and can demonstrate ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure
• Ability to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army with regards to delivering services to vulnerable people without discrimination
• Ability to manage own workload and case load and ability to take the lead at meetings with external agencies.

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

To complete your application please visit our website where you can download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, and satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Barred List check of the Adult and Child workforce.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Closing date: Sunday 11th May 2025.