Specialist Support Worker

6 days ago


Belfast, United Kingdom The Salvation Army Full time

Working hours:
Minimum of 40 hours per week

Interview Date:
To be confirmed

Centenary House is the largest residential Life House in Belfast accommodating vulnerable homeless men over 18 years of age.


The role of the
Specialist Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for our vulnerable clients.


Key Responsibilities:

The role of the
Specialist Support Worker with The Salvation Army is critical to providing an enhanced level of service for our vulnerable clients.

As a highly competent Specialist Support Worker you will be responsible in taking a lead role in a specialist area or working within a specialist programme and/or team to plan and deliver a high-quality support service, which promotes client choice and control and ensures clients learn new skills, make positive life choices, and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Line management of support team members.

  • NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a related field or a willingness to work towards it.
  • Knowledge of the benefits system and understanding of supportive housing funding streams and reporting requirements.
  • Knowledge of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Safeguarding of clients and staff.
  • Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients
  • Specialist knowledge and expertise appropriate to the role.

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.
**_ 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._

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