Night Porter

**Do you have experience of site monitoring, enjoy working with customers and are looking for a role to give back to your community?**

If this sounds like you then this may be a perfect time to consider becoming a Night Porter in our Wisbech based Supported Living scheme. Wisbech HRS provides support for vulnerable adults and is now looking for a Night Porter who can join our team, support our customers and help to improve lives. This role is based locally in the town centre and easily accessible from surrounding areas. We are open to consider applicants from individuals interested in working 4 on 4 off nights shifts from multiple industry sectors (Eg, Care, Security, Manufacturing) that would be interested in making a positive impact to our customers lives.

When you start your career with us as a Night Porter your role will be incredibly important. You’ll be responsible for ensuring people’s safety and the security of the scheme. Wisbech HRS provides accommodation for up to 25 young people aged 16-25, who are homeless who have support needs, including those with alcohol, drug or mental health problems. Staff are onsite 24/7hours a day 365 days per year offering intensive move-on advice and support with the aim of reaching independence, finding work and accommodation.

This is a varied role whereby you will be providing support for vulnerable adults who may have mental health and drug dependency issues, you will be expected to build relationships with them and help them with their individual needs. You will be interacting with them daily and supporting them, reporting any issues to the Team Leader and keeping a log of any events and happenings at the scheme. At times you may need to deal with challenging situations and show resilience to enable you to overcome these, remaining calm and professional throughout. You will also be expected on occasions to liaise with the emergency services and complete incident reports if required.

You will also be responsible for site walkarounds, interacting with our residents or monitoring CCTV, there are many things to do each night. You’ll be involved with Health and Safety inspections, matters of compliance, and help to maintain our records. You will also assist with rent account management and play a key role within our busy team.

The driving force behind your work will be a passion to help others and to support in providing a safe environment for them. If you can help support our customers and provide safe places please submit your CV now.

This role is offered on a permanent 35hr per week basis.

**Our Offer to you**

As a leading provider of care and support when you join you will enjoy:

- Up to 26 days annual leave (pro-rata depending on contracted hours).
- Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Fully Paid DBS check
- Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave
- Free membership of our Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance programme
- Free flu vaccinations

**How to apply**

Please click “apply” today to upload your CV detailing your employment history.

**Vetting Requirements**

Naturally working with our customers we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to as a minimum over the past 5 years in terms of employment history. We recognise, welcome and support that everyone’s employment history is unique and can be different. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering.

**Equal Opportunities**

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We are one of the leading housing groups in the Midlands and East of England, providing more than 23,000 homes and a wide range of care and support services.

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