Night Project Worker

saha; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supported housing provider in Morecambe seeks a Night Project Worker. You will ensure resident safety and provide support, conducting checks and monitoring access. Ideal candidates are empathetic with strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work night shifts. The role offers 26 to 31 days of annual leave, training opportunities, and a pension plan.

Benefits

26 days paid annual leave

High street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Health assistance programme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Willingness to work night shifts on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents entering and exiting the building.
• Monitor CCTV to ensure safety.
• Conduct building and safety checks.
• Engage with vulnerable residents to support their needs.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Time management

Situation diffusing

Job description

About The Role

At Salvation Army Homes we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who have been homeless. The Night Project Worker will need to help ensure the safety of residents and the security of the building by being an overnight on‑site presence and will:

• Supervise people as they enter and exit the building
• Monitor CCTV
• Ensure the safety and security of the residents, and support them with various needs whenever possible
• Conduct building checks, safety checks (eg fire safety) and maintain a security log
• Engage with vulnerable people who live in the service
• Encourage residents to follow house rules and to avoid inappropriate behaviour

About You

You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution as a night project worker to transforming lives.

You will be confident and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including clients, staff, agencies and local neighbours. We need you to have:

• Empathy with our client group
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Basic IT skills eg to enter information and access emails
• The capacity to diffuse sometimes difficult situations in a calm manner
• Good time management
• A willingness to work night shift on a rota basis

Benefits of working as a Night Project Worker

In return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits. This includes,

• 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata) rising to 31 days, plus public holidays
• A high street discount scheme (great savings both online and in-store)
• Pension with life assurance
• Health assistance programme
• Training opportunities to aide your own personal and professional development

You will be allocated a Buddy during your Probationary Period and will receive regular 1:1 Supervision sessions and an Annual Appraisal with your Line Manager.

About Us

A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.

Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.