Night Project Worker - Bradford, United Kingdom - Horton Housing Association

Horton Housing Association

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Bradford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Reference

HHA2- 09
Job Type

Permanent
Department

Group Living Services, Volunteer Management
Location

Bradford- . Recruitment Pack
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, 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 for three Night Project Workers to join our Group Living Service (GLS).

We have three group living services based within the Bradford area, each service aims to provide young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for independent living.

The young people who live in our accommodation are from a wide range of backgrounds; primarily care leavers 16-17 and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC).

The role

As a Night Project Worker at GLS, you will be responsible for safeguarding the young people within the service - including reporting and responding to safeguarding disclosures, accessing support from relevant services and internally when necessary.

You will lone work and be awake throughout the night on site, so that someone is always available to support when needed.

You will also provide support with domestic duties in the home, and be expected to keep accurate records - especially when completing handovers - and the ability to respond to any emergencies appropriately.

We are looking for someone who will enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with young people.

What we are looking for

Experience of working in an environment that caters for Young People and/or people seeking asylum in either a paid, voluntary capacity or lived experience.
An understanding of issues faced by young people and/or people seeking asylum especially unaccompanied minors
Able to listen to and communicate effectively with children and young people
Awareness of the need of children to feel safe and listened to
Ability to work flexible hours on a rota basis to meet the demands of the service and work across all three Group Living Service schemes as and when required. This includes shift work during days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Evidence of qualifications or training relevant for the post, including a Children and Young Person's Workforce Level 3 Diploma (or an equivalent qualification) or be willing to undertake this qualification as it is a requirement.
Ability to carry out a range of domestic tasks such as cleaning, changing beds, etc.
Excellent verbal, written and ICT skills
An enhanced DBS
Valid driving licence and use of vehicle for work purposes
Ability to maintain professional boundaries

What Horton offers in return?
In return, this role is offering £12 per hour.

The role also offers excellent benefits including 6 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and exceptional training and development opportunities.

How to apply
Closing: 21st May