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Waking Night Support Worker

Mary Seacole Housing Association Limited (the ‘Association’) provides accommodation within a structured and supportive environment for single homeless people, between the ages of 16 – 65. We encourage clients to engage in training courses, and volunteering, provide day-time activities in the form of life skills.

We are proud to be rated excellent across all services it delivers to its residents. We boast of an exceptionally caring and passionate workforce. We are committed to investing in our staff team and ensuring that we provide a vast range of training opportunities. Mary Seacole Housing Association is a company that is always developing new and innovative ways to work – so work is never mundane or boring!

Purpose of post

The Waking Night Support Worker is a key role where the post holder is expected to be proactive and show initiative and flexibility, making appropriate decisions as necessary while at work. The post holder is expected to maintain good professional relations with their co-workers and clients to ensure that a spirit of co-operation and mutual support exists.

  • To provide an effective housing and support service to residents who have support needs.
  • Work with residents including enabling them to improve their quality of life, develop their life skills and make decisions about their future.
  • To be fully aware of the Emergency procedures i.e. gas, fire and health and safety and to take necessary action when circumstances arise.
  • To secure the projects and ensure the safety of staff and clients throughout the night shift.
  • To deliver the service in accordance with the objectives of the ADASS monitoring tool.

Working hours

Up to 7 nights per fortnight (hours to be agreed with the right candidate)

Shift timings: 20.00pm – 07:00am

Before you apply please note:

A full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential requirements for this role.

The ideal candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK and be authorised for full-time employment.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

To be considered for this role:

Please click the below link to access our online application. You will be sent the full JD for the role with more details.

  • https://forms.monday.com/forms/7b8c091085dc6a5a5ccaa70b0a76db4e?r=use1

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33 – 44 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Night shift

Experience:

  • supported living: 2 years (required)

Language:

  • Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)
  • Full UK Driving License & access to own vehicle (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person