Southwark Young People Service is based in the south of Southwark. The services role is to support young people from the age of 16 to 25 to gain the skills to live independently in the Southwark Community. You will be part of a team who support up to 175 Young People from various background including Social Service and Homeliness. We are looking for someone who is motivated and has a genuine desire to be able to support our young people to reach their goals.  

Key Responsibilities:

The role of Assistant Support Worker with The Salvation Army is an inspirational one and key to achieving successful outcomes for clients. As a motivated and dynamic Assistant 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. You will also complete day to day activities including administration tasks and reception duties to support the successful operation of the Service.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Level 2 NVQ qualification or equivalent in a related field.
• Knowledge of the benefits system and an understanding of supported housing funding streams and reporting requirements/outcomes gathering
• Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes
• Good customer service, time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Will be able to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army with regard to delivering services to vulnerable people without discrimination

In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description and person specification. In the person specification you will find the criteria required for the role, please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement.

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