The Priory Retirement Village based in Abbotskerswell, Devon is on the lookout for a Night Porter / First Responder to work 30 hours a week Tuesday - Friday.
As the first point of contact during the night, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of our residents. This multifaceted role involves a combination of security, customer service, and emergency response duties.
What will the Night Porter be doing?
* Working as part of the team to maintain a waking, watchful presence overnight including monitoring CCTV, regular checks of the building and grounds and recording any incidents, damage, or defects
* First responder to Call Bells
* First responder to any emergency situations
* To contribute to the management and supervision of Residents in the Village, always ensuring the welfare and safety of residents and staff
* To ensure all arising situations are dealt with safely and efficiently, providing a safe and secure environment and maintaining expected standards of the Village
* Have an exceptional understanding of the village emergency procedures for any health and safety, fire or care related emergencies
* Be fully confident in the Village fire safety policy to be able to carry out a full evacuation if required.
* To be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and to ensure that the standards are maintained and to work to promote a safe and secure environment for residents.
* Report immediately to the Deputy Manager or General Manager any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by resident, colleague, self, or another person.
* Understand and ensure the implementation of Village’s Health and Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures.
The successful Night Porter will have:
* Previous experience in a similar role preferred, but not required.
* Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED strongly preferred.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Satisfactory enhanced DBS checks required
In return we offer a number of benefits including, Private Medical Insurance, Pension Scheme, Enhanced Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Rewards Schemes, Volunteering and Well-Being days.