Night Support Worker

Company:  Moxie People
Location: Gwent
Closing Date: 01/11/2024
Salary: £21,900 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Night Support Worker

Permanent Contract Torfaen 23.5 hours per week 21,900 (reduced for part-time)

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of women affected by domestic abuse and violence?

Are you a night owl looking to find a role that will free up your days?

Perhaps you're looking to kick-start a purposeful career in support work.

If so, Moxie People has an opportunity available to join a charity that's committed to helping women and children affected by abuse and violence to build safer, more empowered futures.

About The Night Support Worker Role:

  • Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking charity based in Gwent, is looking for a compassionate and resilient individual to join their team as a permanent Night Support Worker.
  • This role is ideal for someone looking to kick-start a career in support work with a chance to engage directly with residents through a variety of activities.
  • If you have a passion for helping others and are comfortable working nights and weekends, this could be the perfect role for you!

Night Support Worker - Key Responsibilities:

  • Offer emotional and practical support to women and children in a safe refuge setting
  • Help engage residents in evening activities like cooking, art classes, movie nights, and more
  • Confidently handle crises and support individuals facing complex challenges, including substance misuse and mental health issues
  • Complete needs assessments and support residents in accessing health, legal, and housing services
  • Facilitate a calm, welcoming environment, even during moments of crisis
  • Support the transition of residents to independent living, encouraging self-advocacy

What You'll Need For This Night Support Worker Role:

Soft skills are key: You'll need resilience, confidence, and the ability to stay calm under pressure

Flexibility: Comfortable working nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with the ability to sleep on-site when the project is settled (sleeping from 11pm if no support is needed)

Driver's license: You must hold a full license and be comfortable driving residents to appointments where needed (expenses covered)

Why Apply?

  • Professional Development: Two people have been promoted from this role in the last year to daytime support worker positions
  • You'll receive full training around domestic violence, lone working, safeguarding, crisis management, substance misuse, mental health, and trauma-informed practice
  • A chance to make a direct impact in the lives of vulnerable women and children
  • You'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to creating safer communities

Please note: This role is only open to women under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

If you're ready to take on a role that will challenge you while allowing you to grow and help others, the Moxie team would love to hear from you.

Apply Now and start making a difference today!

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