Job Introduction

So…. What is this role exactly?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night & Weekend Site Supervisor, based at Bridge Foyer, in Chester (CH1 4JR).

Bridge Foyer provides accommodation, support and learning opportunities to young people aged between 16 and 25, helping them to transition from dependence to independence and as our Night & Weekend Site Supervisor, you will play a key role ensuring a safe and secure environment.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with Young People, has a good level of administration experience, strong attention to detail when recording information and of course, excellent communication skills.

What will my working week look like? 

As the scheme is staffed 24 hours a day and provides a low to medium support service, working alone, the Night & Weekend Supervisor ensures the building, and its residents are safe and secure outside normal office hours.  

You’ll be working 37½ on a 3-week rota basis, as summarised below:

• Week 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7:45pm-08:15am
• Week 2: Saturday & Sunday 7:45am-20:15pm
• Week3: Monday, Tuesday& Wednesday 7:45pm-08:15am

What will I be responsible for doing?

As our Night & Weekend Site Supervisor, you will…

• control access to the Scheme
• carry out internal and external patrols
• monitor security and CCTV systems - recording any events in the Foyer’s logbook, ensure everything is fully and accurately noted
• passed on all information at handover (at the end of your shift
• taking responsibility and ownership of all monies received for rent and overnight guests whilst on shift

Ideally, you will…

• be able to relate to our vulnerable residents with empathy
• have an understanding of safeguarding risks regarding young people or experience working with young people (desirable)

That all sounds great, what’s in it for me?

In return we offer £12.00 per hour for a 37.5-hour week, and up to 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave (holidays also increase with length of service) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee deal offers much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance.

On top of this, we’ll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn’t just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names.

And who are Your Housing Group?

Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford.

As one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year.

We’re an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and will require the post holder to carry out ‘Regulated Activity’ as defined under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Therefore, as part of Your Housing Group’s pre-employment checks, successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with barred list(s) check.

Closing Date: 17th May 2024

We review applications as they’re received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you’re interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for anyone who resides in a Your Housing Group property and any applicants who declare they have a disability. If these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or advert) they will be guaranteed an interview.  Some roles may be subject to probity checks which will override the scheme where a potential conflict of interest or a probity matter has been identified. YHG1

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