Support Worker
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.16 to £14.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Newport, IOW, PO30 2HL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Working hours: 20 hours per weekInterview Date: To be confirmedWe are looking for a part time Support Worker, an exciting opportunity to work with residents in our Assessment Hub, Newport, Isle of Wight. The role is 20 hours per week on a 2 week rolling rota.You will part of the team within The Salvation Army 17-bed Assessment Hub, Howard House. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, a good communicator, passionate and positive. You will work collaboratively within the Hub, developing the services’ multi-agency approach and supporting residents to progress on their individual journeys from street to home through the stages of the Isle of Wight Homelessness Pathway.Key Responsibilities:The Support Worker role within The Salvation Army is inspirational and key to achieving successful outcomes for our clients. You will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality psychologically and trauma informed programmes of support, promoting client’s strengths, independence and choice. You will address client support needs, enable them to achieve positive life changes and ultimately empower them to lead fulfilling lives.The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:The ability to work well in a teamA positive attitude and a high level of motivation towards supporting clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomesGood verbal and written communication skillsBeing solution focused and show good time management skills.We are looking for someone who is Compassionate Respectful Listening Welcoming SupportiveFor more information about the position call Caron on 01983 210198In 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, Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure check for the adult workforce 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. 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.