Support Worker - Maternity Leave Cover

Please note in regards to location this role is based in Portsmouth and travel will be required across sitesPlease note this is a fixed term position for 9 monthsWorking hours: 25 hours per week, will include early, and late shifts and weekend working Interview Date: 16th September Will include early, and late shifts and weekend working Portsmouth Homeless Family Service is based across three residential Lifehouses, accommodating a total of 45 homeless, vulnerable families (which included couples, single parents and pregnant mothers) with support needs. We also support 32 families living in Local Authority Sublet tenancies and a further 14 families living in other housing. Key Responsibilities: The role of Support Worker with the Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for our vulnerable clients. As a motivated and dynamic support worker you will be responsible for developing and delivering a high-quality programme of support which promotes client choice and control. You will work to address client’s support needs, enabling them to make positive life choices and ultimately empower them to lead more sustainable and fulfilling lives. Responsible to: The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate: Knowledge of legislation relating to Health and Safety and safeguarding of clients and staff.Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients, as well as the benefit system.A positive attitude, high level of motivation and experience of supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes.Ability to work in a busy environment showing good time management skills.Ability to manage own work load and case load and ability to take the lead at meetings with external agencies.Good verbal and written communication skills, good people management skills and good team working skills.