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Night Worker / Concierge

Rowan Alba
SPACES, 1 Lochrin Square, 92-98 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh
Full-time
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Job Description

Job Title

Night Worker / Concierge

Core Purpose
of Job

In our temporary supported accommodations, the core purpose of this job is to
support people who are experiencing homelessness, to build the skills and support
networks they need to prepare them for independent living when they move into
their own tenancy.
In our supported settled accommodations, the core purpose is to support people
who have experienced homelessness and have complex needs, to give them a
secure home for life in a supported environment.

The Night Concierge will work with the people we support to provide positive, and
emotional support that promotes choice and encourages personal responsibility.
To maintain a clean environment for all.

Organisational
Position

Reporting directly to the Service Lead or Senior (Line Manager), a member of the
Management Team, and as such sharing responsibility for the leadership of the
organisation and the management of staff.

Key Outcomes

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Ensure  effective  security  of  residents  and  the  building  at  all  times,  including
collecting  and  giving  residents  their  keys,  fire  safety,  reporting  repairs,  manning
CCTV and responding promptly to any issues, doing welfare checks as needed and
dealing with any issues arising.

To provide person-centred and trauma informed support to people who use the
service.

To ensure that the buildings cleanliness complies with standards set by SSSC, the
Care Inspectorate and CEC (for temporary accommodations). This includes daily
cleaning of the office and all communal areas. To record the cleaning tasks when
completed.

To maintain accurate records and case notes on various systems.

To ensure the service complies with standards set by Scottish Social Services Council
(SSSC)  and to  work  within  relevant  Health  and  Safety  guidelines  to  maximise  the
safety of residents and staff.

Night Concierge

This version replaces any previous one
Rowan Alba Limited is a Company Limited by Guarantee 289744 with Charitable Status (Charity No.SC036775). Our
registered head office is Rowan Alba at SPACES, 1 Lochrin Square, 92-98 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QA.

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Work as part of a team to ensure the security of both residents and staff, including
safety calls to other services throughout the night and record these.

Accountability

Freedom to act

To work within the framework of, and promote adherence to, Rowan Alba’s
structure, policies and procedures to achieve best practice with individuals using
our services and those commissioning them.

Identify development areas within your role and engage with the coaching
opportunities within the organisation to support professional development.

Risk Management

To be aware of and work within Rowan Alba’s Health and Safety policy and to report
any issues of concern and in conjunction with the service Lead.

Level  of  problem-
solving required

Engage with Residents with varying levels of support needs and challenging
behaviours.

A desire to learn new skills and experiences relevant to the role and the service.

Communication

Subject complexity
and expertise

The people we support may present with drug/alcohol/mental health problems
and accordingly require intensive support.

Contact inside the
organisation

Giving and receiving objective feedback with other staff, one to one, during team
discussions and Support and Supervision.

Competencies required

•  To have a positive outlook, be open and friendly, self-motivated and

flexible.

Core Competencies

•  Promote choice, well-being, positive risk taking and the protection of the

people we support from risk of danger, harm, or abuse.

•  Work effectively with a team; promoting and contributing to effective

communication; working effectively in partnership with other

Night Concierge

This version replaces any previous one
Rowan Alba Limited is a Company Limited by Guarantee 289744 with Charitable Status (Charity No.SC036775). Our
registered head office is Rowan Alba at SPACES, 1 Lochrin Square, 92-98 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QA.

professionals and demonstrate a commitment to the ongoing delivery of
effective and appropriate service administration.

•  To record and report information in accordance with operational

guidelines and regulatory requirements.

•  To promote, monitor and maintain health, safety, and security within the
working environment and comply with all Health and Safety requirements
in line with current Policies including risk assessments

•  To respect – as is included in the Ethos of Rowan Alba (Accept, Support,

and Include) – the people we support’s lifestyle choices.

•  Answer the door and telephone, to give / take residents keys when they go

in and out of the building.

•  Greet visitors in a professional manner, to check ID and record this

appropriately and do the site induction to new visitors.

•  Participate in staff and residents' meetings as required.

•  Work on a rota basis involving weekday and weekend work.

•  To undertake any training deemed necessary to fulfil the requirements of

the role

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

•  Able to build and sustain positive relationships with the people we support

while being compassionate, non-judgemental and respectful.

•  Ability to establish and sustain trust and confidence with colleagues and the
public promoting and representing Rowan Alba positively and professionally
at all levels.

•  Able to generate own work and work with minimum supervision.
•  Ability  to  demonstrate  resilience  in  dealing  with  emotions,  distress,  and

challenging behaviour.

Desirable

•  Experience of service delivery within a social care setting.
•  Experience in homelessness and rough sleeping

Knowledge and understanding

Night Concierge

This version replaces any previous one
Rowan Alba Limited is a Company Limited by Guarantee 289744 with Charitable Status (Charity No.SC036775). Our
registered head office is Rowan Alba at SPACES, 1 Lochrin Square, 92-98 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QA.

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•  Of issues faced by people who use the service

Desirable

•  Knowledge of best practice in the provision of support services.

Skills, education, qualifications

Essential

IT literate – be competent working with Microsoft Word or equivalent ·

•  Good verbal and written skills
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•  Able to work under pressure and deliver results ·
•  Flexible, creative
•  Organised and dependable
•  Scottish  Vocational  Qualification  (SVQ  Level  2  -  Adults)  qualification  or

willing to work towards it.

This job description outlines the general ways in which it is expected you meet the overall post.
The list of tasks is not an exclusive one and duties may be varied from time to time by the line manager.
Whilst you might be appointed to work in this service, you may be asked to work in different Rowan Alba
services in order that we can support people in the most flexible and person-centred way. This job
description is subject to regular review.

Night Concierge

This version replaces any previous one
Rowan Alba Limited is a Company Limited by Guarantee 289744 with Charitable Status (Charity No.SC036775). Our
registered head office is Rowan Alba at SPACES, 1 Lochrin Square, 92-98 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QA.