Job Information Pack Project Assistant - Nights (Part time) TAFF/238

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1 Job Information Pack Project Assistant - Nights (Part time) TAFF/238

2 Advert We are looking to recruit a night worker to work at our supported housing scheme for young women. The main purpose of the role is to provide security at the hostel overnight. You will be expected to: Ensure the security of the hostel Respond to any emergencies or crisis Provide emotional support to residents as required Carry out cleaning duties Lone work If you have previous experience of working in a similar environment or are suited to working night shifts then we welcome your application. Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing homeless young women would be an advantage. TAFF/238 Project Assistant (Nights) 24.5 hours on average a week 12,673 13,456 per annum Located in Cardiff To apply for the above post and to view all our current vacancies please visit Closing Date: Wednesday 12 th October 2016 at 10am Interview Date: Monday 17 th & Tuesday 18 th October 2016

3 Job Description Post: Responsible To: Project Assistant (Nights) Project Manager Purpose of the post: To provide night time staffing at the hostel, providing a clean, safe and secure living environment for residents, and support to residents as required. Key Duties: Ensuring the safety and security of building, residents and staff. Dealing with emergencies, incidents and breaches of security arising at the project and addressing accordingly. Recording and reporting all incidents involving the buildings or residents. Supporting residents in dealing with queries and administrative tasks in relation to support needs. Supporting project staff in the promotion and delivery of residents activities. Undertaking cleaning of communal and office areas and undertaking laundry duties as necessary. Undertaking administrative duties as required. Monitoring the interior and exterior of the buildings for breaches of security. Providing a reception service, controlling and monitoring access for residents and their visitors. Addressing or attending to any breaches of security in an appropriate manner according to Taff Housing procedures. Helping and advising residents in dealing with individual crises or emergencies and to support residents with queries, completion of forms and other administrative tasks, in relation to support needs. Encouraging, where possible, residents to take control of their own crises, in line with the Association s independent living philosophy. Keeping up to date with good practice in Health and Safety and Taff Housing s policy and procedures. Attending regular team meetings, issues meetings and training as required. Reporting all anti-social or criminal incidents including vandalism. Working within the Association s policies and procedures at all times. Developing and sustaining positive working relationships with the Managers, colleagues in the team and across the Association, and to keep them up-to-date of information relating to the day-to-day running of the projects. To undertake any other tasks consistent with the objectives of this post. This job description is indicative of the range of current duties and responsibilities for the post, it is not comprehensive. This post is expected to develop over time with the skills and knowledge of the post holder and it is essential therefore, that it is regarded with a degree of flexibility, so that changing needs and circumstances can be met. All changes will be discussed with the post holder.

4 Person Specification, Project Assistant - Nights Essential Desirable Experience Experience of contact with young people * Cleaning work Working in a care or support environment Building and sustaining professional relationships (client and colleagues) Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude * * The ability to work on own initiative, as well as part of a team * The ability to maintain good relations with young people. An understanding and the ability to respect confidentiality An understanding of Health and Safety Issues * Ability to provide an excellent standard of service * Good literacy and numeracy skills * Knowledge of supported housing issues * The ability to communicate in Welsh or a relevant community language. * The ability to respond in a calm and composed manner * Basic awareness of Health and Safety issues * Willingness and ability to follow policies and procedures * Willingness and ability to work unsociable hours on an ongoing basis * *

5 Conditions of Service Salary: Contract Type & Length: Working Week: Location: References: Criminal Records: Probationary Period: 12,673 13,456 per annum These posts are being offered on a permanent contract You will be required to work on average 24.5 hours a week. Shifts are on a set rolling rota, hours of work are 10pm to 6am. Shifts will include weekend working. The post holder will be expected to cover the full time night worker post when the post holder is on annual leave etc. This will mean working an 11 hour shift from 9.30pm to 8.30am. The post is based in Cardiff Appointments are subject to receipt of a minimum of two satisfactory references covering the last 3 years employment. These should be from your current and previous employers. Family members cannot be used as referees. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check will be necessary for the successful applicant, and appointment will not be confirmed before a satisfactory disclosure is received. New staff appointed to this post will be subject to a 6 month probationary period If you have any queries relating to this job, please contact Human Resources on:

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