JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Night Accommodation and Support Workerwho has experience working with young people from the ages of 16 – 25, as well as having empathy, patience, and dedication to provide exceptional support.
Working as the Night Accommodation and Support Worker you will work as part of a team to provide a safe and homely environment for young people in the evenings and at night.
As the Night Accommodation and Support Worker you will be responsible for arranging appropriate positive activities that help build relationships and positively engage residents such as cooking, board games, film nights, quizzes etc.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Night Accommodation and Support Worker will include:
Support young people outside of main working hours within housing projects and within the community across the area where needed
Work as part of a team to provide a safe and homely environment for young people in the evenings and at night
Arrange appropriate positive activities that help build relationships and positively engage residents such as cooking, board games, film nights, quizzes etc
Deliver targeted support (not care) as directed by the Team Leader, for example support completing a section of MOMO (tenancy accreditation programme)
Work in a trauma-informed way and provide timely and appropriate interventions and signposting to best meet the needs of young people
Ensure young people are fully aware of and comply with the conditions of their placement licence agreement and house rules
Understand and implement the organisations policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, to maximise young people’s safety and minimise harm
Maintain accurate records in a timely manner including handovers, case notes, incident reports and safeguarding reports
Actively and practically ensure young people’s living environments are appropriate, well maintained and maintenance of properties is reported and carried out
Ensure confidentiality of clients’ information is maintained and that it is kept securely whether electronic or paper records. The information must be accurate, factual and up to date within organisational requirements
Undertake hours as part of a rota system including evenings, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays and provide cover across the organisation
Complete the staff induction programme and relevant mandatory training
Responsible for Housing Management duties to ensure a holistic service for clients including administration, notification of repairs and maintenance, health and safety tasks and general support, ensuring the environment is welcoming and safe for clients and staff
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
You will be required to work night shifts with some weekend and bank holiday cover
Use IT systems including Outlook, Microsoft Office
Experience in working with young people between the ages of 16 to 25 with complex needs
Be flexible
You will need a Full Drivers Licence and Access to a Vehicle
BENEFITS
Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
20% discount off the cost of childcare at our childcare settings
Staff get a fully inclusive membership of our health & wellbeing centre in Bath for the heavily discounted price of £15/month
Access to online gym classes for free
Staff events and a staff intranet where stories, news and updates are shared across the department
A corporate discount for our staff at Fusion Lifestyle who have gyms in the Mendip / Somerset area at £38 rather than £48 a month
This role is subject to clear enhanced DBS including child barring section
