Night Concierge

Salvation Army Homes; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Healthcare cash back plan

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Sick pay

Cycle to work

Private medical insurance discount

Career development

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Salvation Army Homes in Preston is seeking a Night Concierge to provide overnight presence, keep residents safe, and ensure the building remains secure.

The Preston Services supports 16 to 24-year-olds transitioning to independence across two sites: Preston Foyer (16 bedrooms) and Merriweather (11 bedrooms).

The role involves a rota including weekends, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunity for growth within Salvation Army Homes.

Qualifications

• Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations.
• Build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.
• Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.
• Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,
• Understand or learn about community resources and organisations that can help our clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight presence to residents and ensure the building is secure.
• Co-ordinate with Merriweather site during night shifts and rota including weekends.
• Support residents in navigating services and staying safe during night hours.

Skills

Confident communicator

Relationship building

Resilience

Empowerment approach

Experience with homeless vulnerable

Knowledge of community resources

Job description

Salvation Army Homes

Excellent opportunity as a Night Concierge to provide an overnight presence in our Preston Services making sure our residents are well and our building is secure.

Preston Services is a supported accommodation service that consists of two sites, supporting 16‑ to 24‑year‑olds as they transition to independence.

We are based across two sites: Preston Foyer, which has 16 bedrooms, and Merriweather, which has 11 bedrooms.

What you’ll bring

Blend Essential Experience And Behaviours

• Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations
• Be able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.
• Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.
• Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,
• Understand or learn about community resources and organisations that can help our clientsWorking Arrangements

Working Arrangements

• Service based at Merriweather, Preston
• Rota based including weekends

Our Offer

In return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)
• Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)
• Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay
• Occupational sick pay
• Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support
• Paid volunteering days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career
• A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championedClosing date: 30 August 2026 (please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications)

About The Company

Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people.

If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; “Safe Homes. Transform Lives” where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do.

Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience