At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable families and help them gain independence at The Gingerbread Centre.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Living wage, paid leave, pension scheme, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible zero-hour contract with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the lives of families while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills, IT literacy, and knowledge of homelessness issues.
The predicted salary is between 14.4 - 17.6 £ per hour.
Join our dedicated team and experience a rewarding career supporting families in need at The Gingerbread Centre. Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be part of a team that makes a difference to homeless and vulnerable families? We are looking for Relief Workers to cover annual leave and sick leave, at Rothesay Court and Catherine Court. The Relief Worker role has a zero hour contract, and is required to cover the positions of Evening & Weekend Support Practitioner and Night Support Worker as needed.
Evening & Weekend Support Practitioner Overview: You will welcome any new admissions who arrive during your shift. You will encourage independence whilst providing background support and support with routines and life skills.
Night Support Worker Overview: You will provide a warm, friendly and responsive overnight service with responsibility for maintaining the safety, wellbeing and security of all service users and the building overnight. Your main duties will involve reception cover; health and safety checks of the building, security of the building, including monitoring those entering or leaving the building. You will offer practical advice to service users, respond to emergencies and refer to other agencies where necessary.
You will need:
- To act as a positive role model to others
- To be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- To have excellent communication skills
- To have excellent recordkeeping
- Knowledge of homelessness issues
- An NVQ Level II in a relevant area
Hours of work: zero hour contract
Location: Rothesay Court, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent
Date of Interviews: To be arranged
Please Note: In situations where a significant response is received, the closing date may be brought forward. Gingerbread Family Support is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Working for us has many benefits including:
- All our employees are paid the living wage or above
- All staff have enhanced DBS checks
- We offer a contributory Pension Scheme, after 3 months employment
- We provide 22 days paid annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- We have excellent training & learning opportunities
- Good working environments, ensuring staff have access to refreshments
The Gingerbread Centre is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all areas of the community. Gingerbread is proud to have the Investors in People Award. The Gingerbread Centre is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
Relief Worker in Longton employer: The Gingerbread Centre
At The Gingerbread Centre, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of homeless and vulnerable families. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through excellent training opportunities, while our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our competitive benefits package, including a living wage, generous annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme. Join us at Rothesay Court in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, where you can be part of a passionate team that truly makes a difference in the community.
