FLOATING NIGHT SUPPORTWORKERrecruitment@smartcjs.org.ukwww.smartcjs.org.ukContact us for moreinformation:Are you a nightowl?Are youpassionate aboutsupportingpeople?TERM: PermanentLOCATION: BEDFORDSALARY: £26,667 per annum HOURS: 3 on, 3 off shiftpattern(averaging 42 hours per week) Are you proactivewith a positiveattitude?Thank you for taking an interest in joining the team!Founded in 1997, we are a charity that provides safe spaces forpeople who are facing or experiencing homelessness, are roughsleeping or have fallen on tough times. As times have changed,our services have adapted and grown, but we’ve always kept thepeople we support at the centre of all that we do. We believe that everyone needs a little help sometimes and, withtrust, respect and honesty, people can make incredible changes.Our vision is to transform communities so that everyone has theopportunity to achieve their fullest potential, participate in andcontribute to all aspects of life. Our mission is to provide safe spaces to work with vulnerablepeople within our communities, empowering them to makepositive changes and take control of their lives. We believe in diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of allbackgrounds, including people with lived experience of homelessness. With a strong culture and set of values that prioritise diversity and inclusivity, we strive tocreate a work environment that is both motivating and inclusive. 27 days Annual Leave (rising to 30 after 3 years) + Bank Holidays (pro rata) + Birthday Off Generous Pension scheme  Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities Access to a Charity Worker Discount scheme Access the company health and wellbeing service including support with mentalhealth, legal advice and moreAccess to an online GP service Regular reflective practice sessionsWe require all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and to respondproactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake anEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This job description will be supplementedby annual objectives which will be developed in conjunction with the post holder.YOUR BENEFITSWHY JOIN US?To be friendly and approachable and provide support across our services based in theheart of Bedford town centreTo be able to keep calm and de-escalate any challenging behaviourWork alongside the Case Worker to provide support sessions feeding into a widersupport plan to help a person reach their goalsInput and maintain accurate records for people accessing the night beds, usingSMART’s Client Management System.Support and encourage individuals to access specialist support, where desired, e.g.GP treatment and advice, Mental Health support, drug and alcohol support, harmreduction advice.Book and remind service users of their appointments with day staff team.KEY TASKSAs a part of the Floating Nights Support Team, you will be a familiar,friendly face providing practical onsite support to our residents, overnight.The post holder will be proactive and motivated, with great interpersonaland communication skills. Someone with passion for supporting peoplewith complex needs is a must, and you must be able to work in a trauma-informed way. The post holder will need to be flexible in their approachand be comfortable to adapt as the needs of the organisation and rolechange. This is a NIGHT only role. THE ROLEWe are looking for someone who is comfortable and familiar with working in a smallcompany or charity, understanding that capacity and resources are limited. As such,a ‘can do’ attitude and motivated approach is key. There will often be multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities, so you will need to bewell organised and with excellent communication skills. You’ll have an empathetic approach with an understanding of the challenges facingpeople that are homeless or rough sleeping. You will be able to record information onour database ensuring that records are kept up to date. Aside from this, you will have the resilience to work with people who struggle toengage in services like ours and will think outside of the box to encourageengagement. We would love it if you have experience of support work, and are able to identify keyengagement strategies that are based in working in a trauma-informed way, but ifyou haven’t done this before, and are willing to learn, we would still love to hear fromyou. THE ROLE CONT...YOUTo support with the continual development of the serviceTo support with incident response to urgent situations related to service users in thebuilding, including responding to risk, e.g. anti- social behaviour, mental healthconcerns, etc.To assist with the entry of dataEnsure safeguarding concerns are raised at the earliest opportunity through theappropriate channelsManage and organise your own diary and conflicting prioritiesEstablish and maintain good working relationships with SMART’s external partnersDevelop working relationships with other local community groupsBe flexible in your approachABOUT YOUTo apply for this role please complete an application form detailing whyyou will be an ideal fit for the role, how you meet the criteria and attachyour CV. Please only apply if you believe you will be excellent in the role - wewant you to love doing your job because it suits you perfectly. We can't wait to meet you!Email: recruitment@smartcjs.org.ukWebsite: www.smartcjs.org.uk/vacanciesAll SMART job offers are subject to the receipt of two satisfactoryEmployment References, an enhanced DBS Check and evidence ofrelevant Qualification. APPLY NOW