Support Worker

Logos House is a short stay service that supports people to achieve their long-term goals. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Support Team. As a Support Worker you will empower individuals to overcome the barriers they face, achieve their aspirations and support them to move on towards independent living., Using a person-centred approach and therapeutic alliance, you will support and empower individuals to sustain their journey of recovery from homelessness and achieve lasting change. Successful candidate will have, 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 Disclosures Enhanced - Adult with Adult barred list
• 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
  Knowledge of the main support needs which are commonly faced by homeless and vulnerable clients
• An understanding of working in a psychologically informed way
• The ability to take the lead and make decisions
• Ability to work in busy environment, be solution focused, show good time management skills and can demonstrate ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure
• Good verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in range of IT Packages including Microsoft
  The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded. The Salvation Army forms part of the Christian church and boasts an extensive social remit, providing a range of social and community services, including services for children and the elderly, those trapped in modern-day slavery, homeless people, individuals struggling with addiction, and people seeking employment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly motivated Support Worker with a vision and passion for working with homeless people within one of our Lifehouses (Supported housing) in Bristol- Logos House.