Support Worker, Mental Health

Support Worker

The Salvation Army
Bristol, BS2 9EL

NEW

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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.

• 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

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 subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Barred List check of the Adult Workforce.

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please  and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

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.