4 Nights on / 4 Nights off - 10 hours per shift- 9 pm - 7 am
Closing Date :
20 Aug 2025
Sample of a rotaWeek 1 – 9 pm – 7 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Off Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon)Week 2 – 9 pm – 7 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Off Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues)As part of your shift rotation, you will also be required to cover bank holidays should your shift fall on one of these dates.The role involves joint working with another Night Project Worker, with contact support from the on-call service; this provision is available throughout the shift.
About Us
YMCA Brighton is a registered charity. We provide supported accommodation to over 300 people across the city of Brighton alongside our EVOLVE Work and Learning Service.Our MissionWe provide the home, the community and the services that equip people to overcome barriers and achieve their aimsOur VisionWorking together to create an inclusive community where everyone can belong, contribute and thriveOur ValuesCommunity, Compassion and EmpowermentYou will receive:Comprehensive Induction into the roleComprehensive Training package – face-to-face and online training on a wide range of subjects, to ensure you are equipped with the skills and knowledge to carry out your duties and tasks required and further develop your career.You will receive regular Supervision Support from your Line Manager.Work in a supportive environment.An encouraged culture to support staff health & well-being and a healthy work-life balance.Opportunity to access debriefs, counselling and reflective practice sessions when the job is challenging.Staff benefits from a wide range of health & well-being services.Annual Leave Entitlement 25 days plus Bank Holidays pro-rata.Well-being time.We are a National Living Wage Employer.This position is based in Brighton, East Sussex
About the job
Overview of the role:The Night Project Worker is a vital role within our services. The Night Project Worker will jointly work with other Night Project Workers to oversee the safety and security of the building and its clients. You will be required to assist clients throughout the night with any enquiries, needs or challenging situations that may arise for them during the night hours. This is to ensure their health and well-being needs at being met. The post requires administrative duties to ensure that we operate seamlessly across a 24hr period.Key ResponsibilitiesSafety and Security1. Provide a friendly and professional front-of-house welcome to residents, visitors and staff, and ensure the building is safe, secure, quiet and welcoming2. Maximise the well-being of residents and visitors by ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols and house rules, all within the terms of tenancy agreements3. Assess and monitor the risks presented by residents to ensure they can keep themselves safe and, where possible, continue their development4. Record all incidents and accidents and share them appropriately with the wider team, and, if necessary, the safeguarding team5. Regularly check the communal areas and address any instances of potential or actual anti-social behaviour promptly in conjunction with your colleague6. Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as anti-social behaviour/damage, and de-escalate any instances of threatening, aggressive or violent behaviour by using restorative practice7. Provide a professional and compassionate response at times of crisis and liaise promptly with emergency services and other members of staff e.g., ‘on-call’ manager, as required8. Report all issues in accordance with policy and procedures, and complete an effective handover with the day staffEngagement with residents9. Welcome residents’ homes and provide informal and responsive support so they can articulate their needs and respond appropriately detailing where you cannot provide a response and what action you will take.10. Ensure residents’ views, aspirations, concerns, and ideas are sought so they can play an active role in influencing the services they receive.11. Proactively promote the services on offer and ensure residents are encouraged to engage with those services12. Contribute to, or lead, evening group work activities targeted to tenancy sustainment so that residents can access tailored solutions that meet their needs, wishes and aspirationsAdministration and housekeeping13. Undertake tasks as directed, including but not limited to:· Inputting data, assessments, reviews, interviews, and case notes onto B Think (client database)· Completing health and safety/compliance checks, and recording estate inspections and room checks· Logging maintenance requests as required.· Maintaining resident noticeboards, including creating posters and memos· Tidying communal areas.· Setting up a breakfast club· Answering the telephone from residents and staff in other 24-hour projects· Occasional cleaning of empty rooms (where requested)· Reviewing CCTV and copying footage when requested.· Compile statistical data required by the Manager within the format requested.Other tasks are as deemed appropriate by your line manager and within the scope of your role.All Staff are required to... (there may be a repeat of such as in the main responsibilities for a Night Project Worker)• To report any concerns about the client’s well-being to a relevant member of staff, using correct workplace procedures.• To attend training, and meetings, and participate in supervision and appraisal, where requested.• Adhering at all times to Health & Safety policy, and procedures and to complete all training that is required to carry out this job in line with Health & Safety regulations.• To comply with all COSHH regulations and guidance concerning infectious, hazardous control substances at all times, this also includes PPE requirements.• To report any hazardous material/ sharps &/or anything applicable under the hazardous definition. and adhere to procedural guidelines and training on how to safely dispose of such.• Adhering to fire safety, working at heights and manual handling procedures and guidelines at all times.• To follow YMCA Brighton’s policies and procedures at all times, including, but not only, those relating to EDI, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and Data Protection and Confidentiality. To respond to all reasonable instructions and guidance as these procedures develop further.• In line with GDPR and Confidentiality, Clients, volunteers, and/or staff information is confidential. It is a condition of employment that you will not use or disclose any confidential information obtained by data protection legislation.• All staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users, volunteers, their families, and carers, you have a duty to ensure you are familiar with safeguarding policies, attend safeguarding training, and know who to contact if you have concerns about an adult or child’s welfare.Person Specification: Night Project WorkerKnowledge and UnderstandingEssentialUnderstanding of the boundaries to worker/client relationship.Understanding of confidentiality issues.DesirableUnderstanding the issues faced by this client group is desirableExperienceEssentialBasic understanding of the support needs of adults at riskGood knowledge of safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and/or vulnerable adults, and the ability to supervise and provide guidance to team members around professional boundariesUnderstanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion with experience of embedding good practice within servicesDesirableExperience of working in supported housing, or similar services for adults at risk, delivering objectives and targetsPrior experience of night work/unsociable hours.Understanding of the impact of trauma on others, and the ability to work with a strengths-based approach with people who may be in distressDemonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and Health and Safety checklistsSkills and AbilitiesEssentialAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, internal & externalAbility to successfully manage challenging situations whilst remaining calm and solution-focusedAbility to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate record keeping (vital for handover to colleagues working day shifts)Excellent record-keeping and report-writing skills to evidence team performanceIT skills, including proficiency in using MS Office 365 package, health & safety, and client data management systems (training provided)Ability to work alone, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a teamAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, internal & externalOther RequirementsUnderstanding of, and commitment to, Equal Opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.Commitment to training and personal development.Ability to work within a team.Ability to attend occasional meetings, training or events that may fall outside usual working hours.If you think this is for you, we would love to hear from you. Please complete the questions listed below and upload your up-to-date CV.Closing Date Midnight Wednesday 20th August Midnight 2025Interviews will take place in the week of 25th August 2025We are an equal opportunities employer who constantly strive to be representative of the communities we serve. We value the unique perspectives and talents that people bring from a variety of cultural backgrounds and experiences, and we recognise the added value that diversity continually brings to the organisation.
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