Weekend Daytime Concierge (part time)

mhs homes; Chatham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to supporting young adults in their journey to independence. This part-time role as a Concierge offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable young people aged 16-25. You'll provide essential support in a welcoming environment, helping them navigate challenges and build confidence. With a focus on professional growth, you'll have access to training opportunities while enjoying a fantastic benefits package that promotes a healthy work/life balance. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary skills, we invite you to apply and be part of this rewarding experience.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Company pension contributions matched up to 6%

Training opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

28 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Access to holiday homes

Wellbeing activities and charitable events

Volunteering day

Enhanced family leave policies

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex support needs is essential.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and lone working principles is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide staff cover for a supported housing project assisting young people.
• Patrol buildings and grounds, reporting incidents as necessary.

Skills

Experience with young people

Knowledge of welfare benefits

Understanding of lone working principles

Ability to pass enhanced DBS check

Job description

Make a Difference: Join Our Team at mhs homes!

What sets a great organisation apart from a good organisation is the people working for it - we call them #teammhs! An excellent opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our Foyer team as a Concierge.

Are you passionate about supporting young people and eager to work for one of Kent’s leading housing associations? At mhs homes, we manage over 10,000 homes across Kent, and we're dedicated to transforming lives. We're looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to making a positive impact on young people’s lives to join our Foyer team in Medway.

Why Join Us?

• Incredible Benefits: Enjoy a fantastic benefits package designed to support a healthy work/life balance.
• Meaningful Work: Help vulnerable young adults aged 16-25 gain the skills and confidence they need to live independently within their local community.
• Professional Growth: Access to training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.

The Role

You'll be working part-time shifts, providing essential support and guidance to young people at our Foyer in Medway. Your expertise will help them navigate challenges and prepare for independent living. Here’s a look at the shift patterns available:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide staff cover for a supported housing project, assisting young people with practical solutions to residential issues.
• Patrol the buildings and grounds, reporting any incidents as appropriate.
• Complete handovers to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and prepare empty rooms for re-letting.

Weekend Shift Cover:

• Saturdays: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm (one hour unpaid break)
• Sundays: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm (one hour unpaid break)

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with young people with complex support needs.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits.
• Understanding of lone working principles.
• Ability to pass an enhanced DBS check, with satisfactory references and medical fitness confirmation.

We offer:

• A performance based annual bonus & company pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Training opportunities and Tool box talks
• Flexible staff benefits including a cycle to work scheme
• 28 days holiday a year + Bank Holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
• Access to two holiday homes, in Norfolk and Dorset
• A range of wellbeing activities and charitable events and a volunteering day
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Free on-site parking and disabled parking
• A great team of colleagues to work with

Please read the role profile and our leadership behaviours for this role. If you meet the essential requirements, apply directly. We look forward to hearing from you. Please complete all sections of the application form as fully as possible and give as much detail as you can. For equality, diversity and inclusion, this role is being recruited to using an anonymised process. This means the interview panel see your CV or personal details only if you're shortlisted for interview.

At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We’re a Disability Confident employer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the job, we’ll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job.