Evening Worker

Horton Housing

Horton Housing is a not-for-profit Housing Association that manages a wide range of different housing, training and support services across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and North Yorkshire. We offer support to a variety of people, including those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, young people and refugees. We offer accommodation, skills and language support, and use a strength based approach to help the people we support achieve their goals in a manner which works for them.

We are currently recruiting an Evening Worker to join our Fairmount scheme – based in Bradford. Fairmount provides 18 units of accommodation and support for people in Bradford who have experience of rough sleeping. The position available is 20 hours per week.

The role

As an Evening Worker, you will be responsible for providing a safe and secure environment outside normal working hours and to provide support and domestic duties within a supported accommodation setting. You will receive and read reports prepared by other staff at the start of each shift and write your own reports in preparation for handover at end of shift.

You should be aware of each resident’s needs and circumstances and be sensitive to these in an appropriate manner, and respond to any emergencies that may arise in a calm and timely manner. Finally you should engage with all residents and ensure that a positive and homely atmosphere is maintained in the accommodation, and liaise with any third party organisations when necessary.

What we are looking for

• Experience or clear understanding of working in an environment that supports vulnerable/demanding needs including people with multiple needs for example drug/alcohol issues and/or mental ill health
• Ability and awareness of carrying out security checks, monitoring CCTV and identifying and addressing any areas of concern
• Evidence of vocational training and/or professional development in relevant skills for the post (eg: mental health, domestic violence, Health & Safety, dealing with conflict, negotiating skills, professional boundaries, housing, drug & alcohol issues)
• Approachable and friendly personality - Non-judgemental, patient, sensitive and tolerant
• Confident to deal with crisis and challenging situations and behaviours in a calm and fair manner
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries

What Horton offers in return?

In return, this role is offering a salary of £12 per hour. The role is also offering 6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), and excellent training opportunities.

Please see the recruitment pack for more details.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form in full, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.

When going into the application form, please have the following on hand before you start:

• Your employment history
• Your education history
• Your personal statement in a Word document

You will not be able to go in and out of the application form, please complete in one sitting or leave the tab open.

Role closing date: Sunday 5th January