Job title: Relief Night Officer
Location: Bournemouth
Employment type: Relief
Working hours: Monday – Sunday 21.00 – 08.00 (zero-hour contract)
Hourly rate: £12.21 per hour
About Us
YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit.
About The Position
We are looking for a Relief Night Officer to join our team and contribute to supervise the security of YMCA premises and clients when required during the hours of 21.00 to 08.00, providing support to clients in keeping with the association’s aims and purposes.
This Role Will Involve
* Making sure the building is secure
* Reporting events during the shift period by recording events in the accommodation handover book
* Ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to
* Handling emergency situations in relation to the building/persons in an appropriate manner
What We’re Looking For
You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities.
Skills And Competencies
* Able to cope with and diffuse difficult situations
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written
* Interpersonal skills, dispute resolution and conflict resolution
* Able to hold confidences
Personal Attributes
* Assertive
* Committed to the YMCA’s aims and purposes
* Able to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team
* Committed to making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults
Qualifications And Experience
* Formal qualifications are not essential but any experience in a care, support, security or housing setting would be an advantage
* Experience of working independently in a position of responsibility (essential)
* Health and social care level 3 or equivalent (desired)
Why join YMCA Bournemouth?
* Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact
* Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities
* Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role
* Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouth’s counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, children’s parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire. Please note that employee benefits are subject to change
Additional Information
* The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance.
* Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date.
* The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers.
* If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly.
* Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required.
How To Apply
Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form.
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