Job Title: Refuge Night Worker/Administrator
Hours: 2 shifts per fortnight
Friday and Saturday night shift every fortnight
Night shifts are 9pm – 8:30am
Job type: Permanent
Hourly rate: £13.50
Purpose of the role:
The post is based at Lewis House, a purpose-built Refuge, comprising of 22 self contained flats, an Outstanding OFSTED registered Children’s Services, offices, a meeting room and a communal area in which group activities can be facilitated. This facility is staffed on a 24-hour basis by Family Support Workers.
This role is a working night shift and includes being the first point of contact for residents and providing administrative support to the wider team.
Refuge Night Workers will work under the direction and supervision of the Team Leaders and in collaboration with Family Support Workers. The night workers primarily work as lone workers and in line with the lone working policy. The work will involve reception duties, housekeeping, monitoring the resident’s welfare and compliance with individual support plans. Admin tasks will be a key part of this role.
Refuge Night Workers will contribute to the support and well-being of resident women, children and young people to ensure their stay at the refuge is a positive experience. The ability to identify risk, follow safeguarding procedures and crisis manage is essential.
How to apply and other information
- Women only applicants can apply for the post as this is an occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act under section 7.2e of the Equality Act 2010
- Request an application pack by emailing jobs@fortalice.co.uk