We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Living Skills Coach to join our team in Preston.
Working in an environment that is dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement, you will work with people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation. Assessing needs, building trust, enabling and unlocking our clients potential to live independently, you will need to get to know your clients, enhance their social integration and abilities by encouraging them to participate in social and leisure programmes, help residents with their support needs and with the practicalities of everyday living.
What you’ll bring
Blend essential experience and behaviours:
Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations
Be able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.
Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.
Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,
Understand or learn about community resources and organisations that can help our clientsWorking Arrangements
Service based in Preston
Rota based including weekendsOur Offer
In return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days
Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)
Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)
Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay
Occupational sick pay
Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support
Paid volunteering days
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted private medical insurance
Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career
A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championed Closing date: 22 October 2026 (please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications)
About The Company
Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people.
If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; “Safe Homes. Transform Lives” where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do.
Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role.
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.
If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience
Salary description
£26329.00 - £26329.00 per year