Job Description

BCHA are a diverse and growing specialist housing, learning and support provider. We provide support to our customers who may be facing a range of issues such as homelessness, domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse, and human trafficking.

BCHA provide temporary accommodation in Exeter, and are looking for a Night Worker to join our small and supportive team.

BCHA offer competitive rates of pay and a full induction including a high level of tailored training in every aspect of the position to ensure that all staff are supported to provide the best quality of service.

Our Night Housing Team in Devon & Somerset Services, are currently looking for an enthusiastic & motivated individual to work nights in our Exeter Project. As part of the team you will learn and work together to maintain the welfare of people who have a variety of complex needs, including Homelessness, Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

The ideal applicant is someone who can work a 4 Nights on and 4 Nights off rota, including bank holidays, with an opportunity to cover additional shifts. Although various nights could be available to the right candidate. You will receive a full induction, extensive training & regular management support, so you can carry out your role to a highest standard.

If you are looking for a challenge and a new exciting career, with an opportunity for progression, then we would like to hear from you. You will have the opportunity to build working relationships with people to support them learn, change and grow, taking greater control of their lives.

We can offer you:

• Opportunity be part of a dynamic, supportive & inclusive team.

• Training in different areas such as domestic abuse, mental health, addiction, criminal justice.

• The opportunity to bring into awareness to promote positive changes to people\xe2\x80\x99s lives.

• A rewarding, challenging and varied role;

• The opportunity to combine your people and organisational skills;

• The opportunity to learn about and use trauma informed approaches, supporting people to manage challenges around mental health, drugs and alcohol and maintaining accommodation.

• The opportunity to gain knowledge of safeguarding & liaise with external agencies.

• A role that gives you real job satisfaction in helping others;

• Full training & intensive management support to develop your skills;

• The opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly environment

BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.

As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to \xe2\x80\x98deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and in compliance with current legislation. DBS checks are required.

Closing date: 10th September 2023

Please come and work with us if:

• you have a positive can do attitude to achieve best outcomes;

• you want to learn and develop your understanding of \xe2\x80\x98homelessness\xe2\x80\x99;

• you have similar \xe2\x80\x98lived experience\xe2\x80\x99 and now want to give back to others;

• you already work shifts but would want or need a change of environment;

• you are a student needing some direct work experience to support your learning;

• you have completed a college course and are looking to start your career;

• you are a volunteer or relief worker looking to step into full time permanent work

Monday - Friday 10pm-8am

Saturday - Sunday 8pm-8am

Shift pattern can be discussed at interview, and maybe negotiable with the successful applicant.

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