At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety and support for service users during night shifts.
- Company: Hope, a dedicated organisation focused on supporting vulnerable communities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, casual dress code, and 28 days holiday per year.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and ability to handle challenging situations.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity? Make sure to read the full description below.
Accommodation Warden
Hours of work: 33 hours per week (average), working both night and day shifts over 7 days, including weekends.
Pay: £12.84 per hour
Holidays: 28 days per annum including statutory holidays
Main purposes of job: To provide a supportive role to service users and ensure the security and health and safety of our accommodation services. Staff must stay awake for the duration of the shift.
Main duties:
- Ensure the security and safety of the building, following all Health & Safety procedures.
- Reporting of repairs of domestic equipment and appliances, to the service manager.
- Responsible for implementing hostel rules and regulations regarding client safety.
- Cleaning and laundry services as required.
- Ensure garden areas are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
- Ability to deal with conflict and challenging behaviours.
- Meeting the requirements of the rota system, whilst providing cover for leave as required.
- Actively involved in team meetings and attending regular supervisions.
- Work as part of a team to deliver a professional service.
- Work in line with Hope policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain professional, timely and accurate records.
- Attend appropriate training and development opportunities as required.
- Provide ongoing support to service users in line with support plans.
- Commit to a service user centred approach.
Aptitudes, Skills and key competencies:
- Strong ability to maintain professional boundaries with service users.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Empathic approach and understanding of the client group supported by Hope.
Personal Qualities:
- Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of vulnerable service users from diverse communities.
- Confidence to deal with stressful and crisis situations.
- Excellent communication, listening and recording skills.
- Experience of lone working and also part of a team.
- Able to work flexible hours to fulfil rota requirements.
- Committed to a continuous development of skills and knowledge and to undertake training relevant to the role.
- An understanding of mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
- An understanding of the effects and impact of homelessness.
Physical Requirements: Ability to physically undertake the duties of the position.
Safeguarding: Hope is committed to safeguarding adults and as part of our safe recruitment practice the successful applicant will be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS check (currently up to £59.10) must be met by the successful applicant.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.84 per hour
Benefits: Casual dress
Work Location: In person
Night Warden employer: HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES
As a Night Warden with us, you will be part of a dedicated team that prioritises the safety and well-being of our service users in a supportive and inclusive environment. We offer competitive pay, 28 days of annual leave, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in the community. Our commitment to a service user-centred approach fosters a culture of empathy and respect, making this an excellent place to work for those passionate about helping others.
