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Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you want to work nights in a challenging, team focused and rewarding environment? Have you got the drive to support a young person on their journey to independence?
This role is perfect for individuals who are new to Supported Housing or have some experience to build on. We welcome people who have the right transferable skills for the role as well as more experienced practitioners.
Centrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. We provide a range of accommodation based and floating support services to vulnerable young people across London, Yorkshire and the North East. Our vision is to end youth homelessness but until then we will continue to provide young people with a place to call home, tailored support and the opportunity to build the skills needed to sustain independent living.
We are looking for a Night Supported Housing Assistants to join our excellent Housing and Support team in our London Services, specifically our Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham and Camden Services.
In this role you will:
Work face to face with young people and support them to achieve their goals
Provide a welcoming and safe environment to young people, stakeholders and visitors by ensuring that house rules and safeguarding procedures are followed
Help young people overcome difficult circumstances and achieve independence
Liaise with multiple agencies to ensure effective communication across the service and externally including social work teams, YOS, health and other statutory services and voluntary agencies
Support young people to manage their rent accounts and develop personal budgeting skills
Staff Benefits (following successful completion of probationary period):
Annual Leave of 25 days per annum, rising by 1 day per year to a maximum of 27 days.
Excellent training package to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to build a new career.
Employer pension contributions of 4%
Access to the Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
Interest free Travelcard loan
Access to the PERKZ scheme, offering discounts at a range of retail and leisure facilities
Please note that these roles require working to a rota pattern that involves weekend and evening work and includes undertaking waking night shifts.
Benefits vary and are non-contractual
Closing Date: Sunday 7 March, Midnight
Centrepoint is the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker to join our Young Peoples service based in Hounslow!
GBP 16,770 per annum, 30 hours per week, 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the welfare of customers providing emotional and practical support to customers who are in distress, in crisis or require medical assistance such as emergency first aid or the intervention of medical professionals
- Remain calm and professional when dealing with emergencies and incidents following the reporting procedures and completing the required paperwork
- Ability to work empathically and compassionately with customers who present with complex needs such as mental health, substance misuse, safeguarding and physical health support needs
- Ensure the safety and welfare of customers by implementing and monitoring the visitors' procedure, preventing unauthorised access to the service
- Conduct health and safety checks and patrols around the building and exterior reporting repairs and any Health and Safety issues
- To undertake patrols and security checks of the building and exterior, monitoring CCTV, addressing any antisocial behaviour and completing the relevant reports
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Provide concise and clear handovers to the team highlighting any incidents or issues during the night and any follow up actions to be completed
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Provide day-to-day instruction/supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Look Ahead supports around 8,000 people across London and the South East each year. People who for a variety of reasons may need some extra suppor... Read more
Recruiting Support Workers and a Waking Night Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Tower Hamlets!
Tower Hamlets Learning Disability Service provides support to 15 customers all who have their own room with shared facilities. There are two sites: Old Ford Road and Vulcan Square. The role includes enabling vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/licences, supporting customers with personal care, medication and moving towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support pack. Support is provided from 7am-11pm, with sleep-in at both sites, and customers receive varying levels of one-to-one support hours.
We are currently recruiting the following roles:
2 Part Time Support Worker - £11,180 per annum, 20 hours per week, fixed term contract until November 2021
Part Time Waking Night Support Worker - £11,180 per annum, 20 hours per week, permanent position
We offer 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.
Please clearly state in your supporting statement which role/roles you are interested in.
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.This role requires working Waking Night shifts on a rota basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
- Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the Support Workers/management
- Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
Person Specification:
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
- Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
Interviews will start taking place 22nd February 2021.
For more information or to apply please visit our website.
Look Ahead supports around 8,000 people across London and the South East each year. People who for a variety of reasons may need some extra suppor... Read more
Recruiting Support Workers and a Waking Night Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Tower Hamlets!
Mary Jones Court is a supported living project for adults with learning difficulties. Accommodation is provided for up to 20 customers, aged 20-65, with a variety of support needs. Each flat is self-contained, including three on the ground floor which have been adapted for customers with mobility issues. The staff team operates a 24-hour rota and is skilled at working with people who have mild to moderate learning disabilities, as well as other issues such as drugs, alcohol and mental health.
We are currently recruiting the following roles:
2 Part Time Support Workers - £11,180 per annum, 20 hours per week, fixed term contract until November 2021
Part Time Waking Night Support Worker - £11,180 per annum, 20 hours per week, fixed term contract until November 2021
We offer 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.
Please clearly state in your supporting statement which role/roles you are interested in.
Support Worker's will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. Support Workers will have a caseload of customers, for which they are responsible
Key Responsibilities:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate.
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation.
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities.
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
- Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the support workers/management
- Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
Person Specification:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
- Learning disability and mental health experience
Interviews will start taking place 19th February 2021.
For more information or to apply please visit our website.
Look Ahead supports around 8,000 people across London and the South East each year. People who for a variety of reasons may need some extra suppor... Read more
Hostel Night Shift Worker (Part-time, Permanent, 30 hours per week)
Richmond, Greater London
The hours of work will be from 9.45 p.m. to 8.15 a.m. and will be on a rota basis and will include alternate weekend work.
About Us
We are SPEAR, a charity dedicated to helping homeless people in South and West London find secure accommodation and work towards a positive future.
For 30 years, we’ve worked tirelessly to support homeless people to recover from their personal issues and break down the barriers that they face.
We recognise that homelessness is much more than just a housing issue, so we provide a range of accommodation and support services to help people reach their full potential.
We’re now looking for a Hostel Night Shift Worker to join our team in Richmond on a permanent, part-time basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of £18,635
- 26 days’ holiday (Increasing with service) (Pro-rated)
- Pension scheme
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of benefits including cycle to work scheme and staff wellbeing sessions
This is the ideal opportunity for an individual with experience of working with homeless people or rough sleepers and great assessment and case working skills to advance their career with our amazing charity.
In this contract, you will discover a supportive, communicative environment where we are all focused on the same goal of reducing homelessness and providing safe, secure accommodation for people who have experienced rough sleeping.
As the colder weather approaches, homeless people find it harder and harder to stay safe and healthy. Your role will provide a vital link for them to healthcare services and accommodation and will potentially save lives.
So, if you are ready to make an impact on the homeless population of London and deliver outstanding services to people who need them the most, this is the role for you.
The Role
As part of your role, you will be required to undertake lone working and out-of-hours work and will be required to work every other weekend. You will be required to assess and mitigate risk for these requirements. You will be responsible and accountable for provision of hostel-based services in the London Borough of Richmond.
About You
To be considered as a Hostel Night Shift Worker, you will need to:
- Ensure that all Hostel residents are treated with respect, contribute to a positive atmosphere within the Hostel, and promote uptake of meaningful activity as appropriate
- Support key workers by talking to clients who are more likely to be seen at night, but do not undertake specific pieces of key work with SPEAR Hostel residents or otherwise offer any advice relating to resettlement or benefits
- Maintain a safe and appropriate physical environment for staff and service users, in conjunction with the Landlords and Health and Safety Representatives
- Relevant recent experience, either paid or voluntary, working with homeless people or rough sleepers, or people with mental health and/or substance misuse
- A knowledge of the issues affecting single homeless people
- The ability to work with clients who may display challenging behaviour or with high support needs
The closing date for this role is the 28 February 2021.
At SPEAR, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Hostel Night Shift Worker, please apply via the button shown.
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Peripatetic Night Concierge/Assistant - Homelessness
East London
P/T or F/T: 12hrs - 37.5hrs per week
Are you looking for a role where you can play a part in making a difference, demonstrate your transferable skills and choose from a variety of working hours that suit your needs? If the answer is yes, then read on.
We are seeking people to fill a range of Night Concierge/Assistant roles in Hackney, Havering and Newham and join our East London homeless and accommodation services in providing support to Rough sleepers.
SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.
The services provide 24hr cover within a range of settings e.g. hotels, HMO’s and hostels. Therefore, waking night cover is needed from Monday – Sunday, in order to ensure there are staff on site at all times to support clients. The role will allow you to experience a variety of different settings and gain many learning experiences to develop your knowledge and career in this field.
In your role, you will be working alone with a requirement to monitor people's entry into the service’s buildings and monitor the CCTV. You will also have access to the on-call manager for the duration of your shift, should you need additional guidance and support. Your role will form a pivotal position within the services at night, as you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of clients, dealing with emergencies, carrying out H&S checks and reporting or handing over any concerns.
You will either be working on a rota for a fixed period of time or floating around the different services, when needed for waking night cover. As this is a waking night shift role, you will need to manage your time effectively and remain awake for the duration of the shift.
To be successful you will have:
- The ability and confidence to work alone without direct supervision
- A non-judgemental attitude and the ability to engage and relate positively, to people from a range of backgrounds and cultures
- The ability to appropriately de-escalate challenging or difficult behaviour
- An understanding of Health & Safety at work and the likely issues that could occur in a residential building
- The ability to use your initiative and make reasoned and quick decisions
You will also be confident in using computers to record daily logs accurately. Reliability and flexibility are also required for this role.
In return, you will receive a full induction and guidance. Additional training opportunities may also be offered, to further enhance your learning and ability to support clients with complex needs
Closing date: 1st March 2021 (midnight)
Interviews to be held: During 8th - 12th March 2021
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and are IIP Silver accredited.
They are currently expanding their service and have a range of vacancies for Support Workers based in Greenwich. These include full and part time as well as day and waking night roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join their organisation as they expand their services within London.
They are a team committed to providing high quality and forward-thinking support for young people. Their growing organisation has vacancies in their young people services offering holistic opportunities to best advocate for the carers and the cared for.
Support Worker Responsibilities:
• Daily living skills
• Social interaction and peer involvement
• A wide range of on-site and off-site activities
• Independence skills in home and at work
Support Worker Requirements:
• 1 year’s previous experience working with young people with additional needs
• Other relevant experience
• NVQ Level 3 is desirable and we will support people to achieve this if they do not have that qualification
About their organisatoin:
Our client is a dedicated provider of bespoke and potential reaching young people’s services which includes residential homes, short break stays and buddying services for those who have a diagnosis of learning difficulties, autism, and complex physical and health needs.
Our client offers ongoing development opportunities and career progression for all employees. Those employees who desire managerial or progressive positions will be encouraged to engage in their Aspiration Programme designed to guide participants with advanced knowledge and the right skills and tools required for future roles.
Location: London, SE18
Contract type: Full time, Permanent (Part time roles also available)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £21,664 per annum
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.
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