Assessment Bed Support Worker (Customer Service)

YMCA St Paul’s Group (SPG) is a charity and registered housing provider whose mission is to be an inclusive Christian Association transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute and thrive. As a member of the wider YMCA Federation, our vision is of places where young people thrive and communities flourish. We are one of the largest YMCAs in Europe and one of the largest providers of supported housing in London, providing supported housing services, health and wellbeing services, education and training services through its health and wellbeing centres, children, youth and family programmes, including nurseries, after school clubs and soft play centres.

About the role: In your role, you will play a key part in the Housing and Support team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional housing and support services to our residents. Your position will often be the first point of interaction for both residents and visitors, where you will handle a broad spectrum of questions, providing detailed information and comprehensive guidance. Your commitment to maintaining consistently high-quality customer service will positively impact everyone you engage with, particularly our residents and their support circles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exceptional Customer Service: As the frontline representative, you'll provide a consistently excellent customer service experience. Your interactions are crucial in creating a lasting positive impact on all, especially our residents and their networks.
• Diverse and Dynamic Role: Your role includes standard reception tasks like managing calls, handling mail, overseeing repairs, and processing payments. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our facility.
• Safety and Security: Acting as the first aider and fire marshal, you'll be responsible for the safety and well-being of residents during emergencies. Your duties will include regular patrols and checks on Wellbeing and Facilities, enhancing the community's safety and comfort.
• Welcoming and Attentive: Often the first contact point, your role involves welcoming new residents, addressing complaints, handling reports of anti-social behaviour, and providing empathetic support to residents and the public.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Join our team of experienced housing advisors, where your skills and passion will contribute significantly to the lives of our residents and visitors.

What we offer: At YMCA St Paul's Group, we prioritise improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace and our services. We value your authenticity and unique voice and encourage you to share your opinions. You will have the opportunity to be a catalyst for change by actively participating in our Employee Resource Groups. Our comprehensive learning and development programme includes training, qualifications, and on-the-job experience, ensuring that you have the skills necessary for your role while offering continuous development and advancement opportunities. In addition, you will have access to a range of benefits which will support you in mind, body, and spirit, which include:

• Free gym access across our sites.
• Discounts from major retailers and supermarkets.
• Free access to well-being and counselling services.
• The ability to work from a range of outer London work locations.
• Career development programmes to help you thrive.
• Family-friendly policies to help you balance work-life, including enhanced maternity pay.
• Life Assurance (permanent contracts only).

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship and can only accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK. As this role involves working with vulnerable members of society including regulated activity, a Basic, Standard or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure will be required following a conditional offer. We are making people aware of this because with Enhanced disclosures, spent convictions may appear. However, if you were appointed, we will consider all circumstances before making a final decision.

Accessibility & adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know in advance if you require any support to participate fully. At YMCA St Paul’s Group, we actively promote equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and value the diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our workforce stronger. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold and work in accordance with the Christian ethos and values of the YMCA.