Assistant Support Worker

Working Pattern: 8:30am – 20:30 rota (see attached)

Interview Date:To be confirmed

One of the UK's most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations is looking for an
enthusiastic and positive individual to join their new team as an Assistant Support Worker as part of STEP Project in Denbighshire
.

The aim of this project STEP((Support that empower people) is to provide a better, overall, experience of living in temporary accommodation in Denbighshire, where people are supported to improve their wellbeing and build on their future.

STEP will support up to 50 households who currently reside in temporary accommodation. Support will initially begin in existing temporary settings in the borough (B&B), before transitioning into bespoke supported living facilities, as these premises become available. We are at the beginning of our journey, and we are looking for a unique and talented person who is keen to travel with us.

• To work in partnership with our wider team supporting families and single people living in temporary emergency accommodation across multiple sites in Rhyl.
• To assist in delivering our programme of meaningful activities and co-production opportunities, providing structure and purpose for families and single people across multiple community locations.

• Demonstrate good communication and IT skills
• Bring positive motivation towards supporting homeless and vulnerable people.
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Hold the ability to work in sympathy with the spiritual principles of The Salvation Army

Appointment will be subject to;

• Satisfactory references
• A criminal record checkDBSDisclosures Enhanced - Child and Adult with Children and Adult barred list
• Evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here .

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records .

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

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 leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.