Hostel Worker Bevin Court - Full-time Hours

Job overview

Hostel Worker Bevin Court Starting salary £26,780.12 pa

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are willing to go that extra mile to help clients at our hostel get the most out of life.

Main duties of the job

• Helping to undertake assessments for admission
• Acting as a key worker for a small number of clients
• Participating in the “move on” process
• Helping in the day to day running of the hostel.
• You will have a caring, confident and well organised personality with the ability to adapt to situations quickly as every day is different.
• Its desirable (not essential) that you have some experience of working in a Support or Housing environment, ideally with the homeless, and an understanding of the needs of people with complex support issues would be desirable but is not essential. More important is a respectful attitude and the ability to relate to others in a non-judgemental way.
• Its desirable (not essential) that you have some experience of working with clients whom have mental health or substance misuse issues
• A positive attitude to our client group
• An understanding of the some of the issues facing homeless people
• Flexibility in working various shift patterns
• Be able to work three 12.5 hour shifts a week (could be a mix of days & nights in the same week)
• An understanding of the challenges of the role.
• Proven track record of team work and working in a fast paced environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Founded in 1971, St Anne’s Community Services has become one of the largest and most respected charities in the North of England. We support nearly 2,000 vulnerable adults in specialist residential, supported living and outreach services, enabling them to receive exceptional care and support and ultimately achieve independence.

Our vision is ‘A life without limits for the people we support’ which reflects our culture of a knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated workforce.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.