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Duty Worker (Weekends)

Employer
Prospectus
Location
East London
Salary
£20,500 pro rata
Closing date
28 Nov 2018

Job Details

Our client, SCT is a charity based in East London. For 50 years, SCT has provided practical help, support, and training to people who have been homeless or suffering from addiction, poverty or social exclusion. They are currently looking to recruit a Duty Worker (Weekends only), to assist the Supported Housing Team ensuring service users are safe, secure and maintain their tenancy and help develop skills and confidence in service users to allow independent living. The role is offered on a permanent basis working weekends only (Friday evening - Sunday).

As their Duty worker, you will act as the first point of contact for volunteers, external agencies, and new residents, assisting them with any queries they may have. You will interact and engage with residents in a flexible and sensitive manner. You will work closely with the Supported Housing Team to ensure safety for all, and secure and maintain service users' tenancies. In this position, you will particularly be vigilant during open access times to ensure the implementation of basic rules concerning alcohol, drugs, and violence, and inform appropriate staff of any problems that may arise. You will also undertake the cleaning of the main communal areas on a daily rota system.

To be successful, you will have previous experience of working in a similar supported housing environment combined with the ability to support clients presenting complex needs. Given the nature of the role, you will have experience managing challenging behaviour and working in an environment with service users with additional needs. You will have knowledge about mental health, criminal justice, and welfare benefits system. Overall, our client is looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills with great communication abilities, with high levels of administrative, recording and reporting skills.

To be considered, you will ideally be available immediately and be in possession of a fully enhanced DBS check that is registered to the online update service.

Company

We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with beyond profit organisations.

 

Company info
Telephone
(020) 7691 1925
Location
20/22 Stukeley Street
London
London
WC2B5LR
GB

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