Assistant Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Salvation Army Full time

Working hours:37.5 hours per week (please note full time is 40 hours per week)

Interview Date:
Week Commencing, 19th June 2023

The Salvation Army in Edinburgh provides support for people who are experiencing homelessness and have multiple and complex needs. Our role is to provide a safe place to stay and access support.

The service delivery model is rooted in the harm reduction approach, based on trauma informed practice, strength based and person-centred approaches.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the delivery of support to homeless clients with complex needs.
  • Work with clients as part of personcentred support planning which includes aiding access a range of meaningful activities.
  • Work with clients as part of the Support Team assisting to ensure the needs and actions within person centred plans are addressed in a professional manner.
  • Motivation towards supporting homeless individuals to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes.
  • Good customer service and time management skills with ability to prioritise workload.
  • The ability to form positive, supportive and motivating relationships.
  • Able to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army.
  • Willingness to work towards registration qualification for SSSC Registration.

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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