Project Worker

About The Role
Working in an environment that is dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement, you will work with people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation.

Assessing needs, building trust, enabling and unlocking our clients potential to live independently, you will need to get to know your clients, enhance their social integration and abilities by encouraging them to participate in social and leisure programmes, help residents with their support needs and with the practicalities of everyday living.
 
Hours of work for this role will include evening shifts from  5pm-8am weekdays and weekend shift works between 8am-8am such as 8am-8pm then 8pm-8am

About The Candidate
You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes delivery Values, demonstrating understanding and patience, pride in your daily contribution to transforming lives and be able to build strong working relationships.

Naturally you will have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups, have a good idea of the wider support and funding facilities available and be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations.

You will need to be able to participate in our 24 hour shift rota system.
 
Benefits of working as a Project Worker:

• £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service (for permanent staff)
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
• An extra day off on your birthday
• A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)
• Pension with life assurance
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Loans available for financial emergencies
• Occupational Sick Pay
• A full Induction package and training relevant to the role
• Long service awards from 2.5 years
• Support to learn and develop your career