Job Title: Night Support Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,627.00 per annum plus 10% Night Allowance
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Night shifts including some weekends and bank holidays
Location: Britton House, Warmley, Bristol
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as a Night Support Assistant
This role is based at Britton House in Warmley, Bristol. The service is 24/7 and provides supported accommodation for vulnerable young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness.
The service is OFSTED registered and requires a certain level of support to be delivered to the customers living here including training and development to help customers develop life skills to help transition into the community and live independently.
As a Night Support Assistant, you will work collaboratively as part of a committed team to deliver an outstanding service. You will assist the support team in putting customers first and empowering them to achieve their goals and aspirations which will include a range of tasks that contribute to the safe and effective delivery of the day-to-day service.
For example, hold 121 sessions, engage with social workers, mental health services, and other relevant support service. You will be responsible for creating and implementing engaging activities within a person-centred approach, all while embodying the core values of Riverside - a care, trust, inclusivity, and safety above all else.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience working with young people.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and Childcare Act (2006).
- Experience or willingness to learn about working with looked after children (LAC).
- An understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable and diverse customer groups and individuals with complex needs including personal experience of homelessness, rough sleeping, mental health issues or substance misuse.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.