Weekend Hostel Support Worker
Weekend Hostel Support Worker
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Job Description
Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness into employment away from domestic abuse and more.
If youd like a real sense of job satisfaction great career prospects and a competitive benefits package you could be who were looking for!
Job Role:Weekend Hostel Support Worker
Salary:4037.60 per year (fulltime equivalent 25235
Hours:6 hours per week Saturday & Sunday week one 08:00 11:00 week two 07:30 10:30
Contract type:Permanent
Location:Bath
Additional information:
This role requires working Saturday & Sunday on a rota for example week one you will work 08:00 11:00 and then week two your hours will be 07:30 10:30 the following week will be the week one hours and so forth.
The Role:
Join our fun and dynamic team who are committed to delivering personcentred support to the most vulnerable members of our community. At our Manvers Street Hostel we offer a bustling environment dedicated to supporting individuals who are rough sleeping across Bath and North East Somerset. Our service operates roundtheclock 365 days a year.
We are currently seeking a dedicated Hostel Support Worker to join us for weekend shifts working 3 hours each day on Saturdays and Sundays. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic supportive environment then we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities include:
- Give clients advice and information and provide an enabling service so they can access the appropriate services
- Ensure all clients are provided with a highquality personcentred service
- Maintain client records that they are accurate and fully updated using our client record system
- Responsible for daytoday health and safety and the safe running of accommodation
- Be a positive member of the Hostel team and work in close partnership with colleagues and relevant external agencies
Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Empathy and understanding of the needs of Julian House clients
- Good communication skills to build up relationships with clients and external agencies
There are many great reasons to join our team!
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
- Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
- 27 days annual leave including an extra day off for your birthday increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment
- 30 staff discountat Julian House charity shops
- 20 staff discountat Julian House bike workshops
- For all the fantastic and valuable work youll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Cardwhich offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
- A generous and competitive pension scheme
- Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valuedand regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
- 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessionsfrom objective external facilitators
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview) please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about the Weekend Hostel Support Worker role please get in touch with the team at We look forward to speaking with you soon!
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you dont miss out!
Employment Type
Full-Time
