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Central is currently recruiting for a Permanent Night Support Worker, to work in the Camden area. The all-male hostel provides temporary accommodation and support for single homeless men with a broad range of support needs, including substance misuse, mental ill-health and those under MAPPA.

The successful candidate will be required to work 43.5 hours per week, working across Monday – Sunday on a rota basis, covering waking night shifts between 7:45PM – 8:15AM. This is a permanent role. The pay rate for this role is £31,328 per annum.

In this position, you will be expected to;

* Carry out security checks and regularly visit all parts of the building, including the external perimeter, throughout the night

* Carry out regular welfare checks

* Provide appropriate support for residents and deal with emergencies as they occur and record as appropriate

* Supervise residents’ conduct, health, hygiene, safety and welfare, while maintaining a flexible and sensitive approach to residents as individuals

* Provide support for residents in crisis.

* Ensure the fabric of the building is maintained and that any defects are reported

* Record all contacts using Salesforce

* Provide medium to high support for residents with substance misuse, mental health and offending history

* Participate in handovers with the day staff at the start and end of each shift

* Carry out administrative procedures as required, including acting upon day book entries and recording incidents or accidents in appropriate places

* Clean areas of the hostel as required

* Implement Health & Safety Policies and Procedures with special attention to fire and emergency evacuation procedures

To apply for this role, you must have;

* Experience of working in supported housing

* Knowledge and understanding of the complex needs and support requirements of vulnerable clients including those with mental health and/or substance dependencies issues.

* Experience in dealing positively and innovatively with clients exhibiting challenging behaviour

* Experience of developing and nurturing effective working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies

* Experience in identification and assessment of risk

* The ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload and to meet deadlines

* Knowledge of current housing legislation, welfare benefits legislation and other matters relevant to the successful support of clients

* Knowledge and understanding of good practice in housing management

* Knowledge and understanding of how to use IT and Microsoft Office applications

Candidates must confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible.

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £50)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position