Work for The Salvation Army
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Location: Boscombe, Bournemouth
Hours: 13 per week
Contract: Permanent
Interview Date: TBA
BH1 is a Drop In Centre in Boscombe which is part of Boscombe Corps, The vision is to work alongside the local community and to engage and support the Project’s client base by developing relationships, encouraging them to access the holistic activities and resources available at the Project.
Identify sources of support to meet Clients varying needs, developing knowledge in Benefits, Harm Reduction, Employment skills and Mental Health Support.
The Salvation Army is both a Church and a charity, and is unique both in terms of our size and our ongoing commitment to social justice. After the government, The Salvation Army is the largest provider of social care in the UK. We live by our Christian ethos and key values of integrity, accountability, compassion, passion, boldness and respect. Our work started more than 150 years ago and continues to develop in a range of areas.
Today The Salvation Army is made up of a diverse family of employees, officers, members and volunteers. We are deeply committed to everyone participating fully in our work and service, where inclusion and respect for diversity are valued and all our employees must be able to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army and maintain its values.
The Community Project Worker will be based at the BH1 project and will work to deliver programmes and activities within the BH1 Project and local community in Boscombe, under the direction of the Community Project manager to deliver the stated aims of the programme. The role includes working a rota and alternative weekends.
The role includes supporting people from the community with benefits, housing, substance misuse, mental health, social activities and working alongside other agencies in the community.
Working with and helping to supervise and encourage volunteers.
Ensuring your work is carried out in accordance with both Salvation Army and any relevant statutory policies and procedures.
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In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement.
Appointment subjectect to Satisfactory References, Proof of right to work in the UK and DBS check
Please note that we do not consider C.V's