Waking Night Support Worker - Young Accommodation

Are you tired of the same old boring night jobs? Well, look no further! We are seeking a proactive, personable, stay-awake-at-night type of person.

As our newest team member, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your unique personality and make a real impact on our young people and organisation.

Well, if you're the type of person who loves working nights, likes to keep busy during quiet shifts, and is always happy to talk and help people, you're off to a great start.

We are looking for a Waking Night Support Worker (internally known as a Building Supervisor) to work in our supported accommodation buildings in Lydney
, which provide 24/7 housing and support for young people aged 16-25, who were homeless or at risk of homelessness.

This is a full-time position, working on a rolling rota basis (12.25 hr shift: 8pm-8:15am, 1 hr unpaid break).

Your focus will be to ensure that our buildings are safe and secure for our residents who live there, as a member of the team you will be a point of contact for residents to ensure the home is safe and secure. This will also involve liaising with support staff to ensure a good flow of information between shifts through handovers.

The role has a broad set of responsibilities, which can include ensuring you are aware of who is on-site, keeping the building clean, tidy and presentable
, undertaking light maintenance duties, and engaging with residents who may need someone to listen to them.

As safety and security is paramount within this role, you will be expected to defuse any situations that may affect the health, safety or well-being of residents. A key function is to undertake health and safety checks and walk-arounds throughout your shift
. You will need to adopt sound judgement to either resolve situations yourself or seek support from peers and emergency services if needed.
Demonstrating empathy and patience towards our residents is essential.

There will be tailored, specific training that will help you advance through a training pathway and progress during your career  promote Health, Wellbeing, Diversity, and inclusion in all our services and our staff, you will help us to achieve this.

Our close-knit teams of Building Supervisors, Support Workers, and Project Managers deliver their support over a rota pattern.

Experience in interacting with a diverse cross section of society would be useful in this role. However, this is not essential as training & induction will be given.

We want people that are empathetic, driven, and able to motivate others. We recruit people that embrace opportunity and are willing to learn and reflect. We want people that can help CCP to transform lives.

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals and values, we encourage you to apply.
Click the 'Apply' button to begin your journey with us.

Established in 1989,
CCP is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

• 25 days holiday
  , plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and an option to purchase more^
• Enhanced
  pension and sick pay
• Death in service benefit
• Free subscription to Benenden Cashback plan or Perkbox Discounts
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer
  , committed to making the workplace better for you.

• Excellent training and support to help you excel in your role.
• A voice in various groups, including Proud2
  
  Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• Access to a Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.
• Be part of an organisation that delivers social value ; check out our latest Impact Report

We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:

Show gratitude and appreciation of others.

Demonstrate personal and professional pride
.

Integrity is everything.

Reflect and learn.

Continuous improvement
.

Take your best self wherever you go.