Housing Support Worker

About The Role
Salvation Army Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Support Worker based at our Pathways service, on a fixed term contract to 31 December 2025.
Housing Support Worker will engage creatively with people who are or who have recently experienced homelessness to identify and enable the growth of their strengths and talents as you work with them to develop the skills and resources to transform their lives and enable independent living.
At Pathways we  work with adults that are dealing with mental health issues-their journey into Independence will include 1;1s signposting and supporting open communication with services that can assist you to ensure the residents are getting the support with these issues.

About The Candidate
You will have a working knowledge of the needs and support requirements of people with complex mental health needs or worked in another social care setting You will be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationshipsBe passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced environmentHave a high level of resilienceEmpower people to develop their skills, strengths and talentsHave a good idea of the type of wider community resources and organisations availableBe comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situationsAre likely to have experience that includes for example:  mental health support, education, training and / or leading activitiesYou will need to be able to participate in our shift rota and our on call rotaBenefits of working as a Housing Support Worker:
In return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits. This includes,£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your career

About The Company
A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.
Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.