The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Wharf House Homeless Hostel
Salary details: Grade 7, £14.16 - £15.56 per hour, plus allowances
Contract Type: Temporary fixed term contracts until 31st March 2025
Hours: Part time, 12 hours per week, working nights, on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern
Closing Date: 1st December 2024
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to these posts
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Night Support Worker.
The overarching aim of the Accommodation and Support Hub is to reduce the number of individuals sleeping rough and returning to rough sleeping in Doncaster. The role will be delivered in partnership with the Complex Live Alliance with the intention of providing a stable, independent home and intensive personalised support and case management to homeless people with multiple and complex needs.
The Accommodation and Support Hub will be required to meet the immediate accommodation needs and work with key agencies, partners and stakeholders to provide a holistic needs assessment of those who are experiencing street homelessness/rough sleeping. These individuals will have in most cases Complex Needs. They may have been asked to leave other services for a variety of reasons, or not engaging with services at the time of the referral.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.
Shortlisting week commencing 2nd December 2024.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held Friday 6th December 2024.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact Complex Lives Team Leader: Nicola.Milnes@doncaster.gov.uk
These posts involve working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.
