Assistant Support Worker – The Salvation Army, Blackburn

Please note this is a fixed term position for 3 years 

Working hours: 16 hours per week, 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Are you passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives? 

Bramwell House Lifehouse is looking for a compassionate, reliable and values-led Assistant Support Worker to join our team and help deliver high-quality support within a welcoming and inclusive service.

 
About the role

As an Assistant Support Worker, you will work as part of a dedicated team to promote client choice, independence, health and wellbeing. You will support individuals to engage with a range of options that meet their needs, while helping to create a safe, respectful and empowering environment.

What you will do

• Support those that are rough sleeping in line with local authority objectives.
• Work within the Mission and Values of The Salvation Army, acting professionally and ethically at all times.
• Support the Spiritual Programme within the service where required.
• Respect and value the diversity of people’s cultures, faiths and practices.
• Follow relevant legislation, policies and guidance to protect clients, colleagues, staff and visitors from abuse, accident or injury.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties that support the successful running of the service.
   

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

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.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (DBS: An Enhanced barred list Adult DBS Disclosure check), and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.  

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.