Job description

Location: Ty Diogel Lifehouse 

Working Hours: 40 hours per week on a rota, duty worker shifts, on call, occasional evenings and weekends.

Contract:  Permanent

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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Job Summary :

The Salvation Army has been awarded a contract in Cardiff to support 106 young people in Cardiff who are experiencing homelessness. The contract works within a psychologically informed framework that includes delivering zero evictions within the lifehouses and offering post resettlement support to allow the young person to positively settle and move into independent living.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of Floating 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.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:  

  • Respect
  • Compassion
  • Motivation
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good Computer skills
  • Commitment
  • Flexibility
  • Work shifts, unsociable hours, weekend work
  • A Level 3 NVQ qualification (or equivalent) in a related field, or a willingness to work towards it, is essential
  • Please note: This role entails periods of lone working at Ty Diogel and working with our young people in the community.

    I n 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.

    Appointment subject to Satisfactory References, Proof of right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS Check.

    As a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

    Please note that we do not consider C.V’s. Promoting equality in the workplace.

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