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Purpose of job:	To work as part of a team to provide 24-hour support for homeless and socially excluded persons.
Aim:	To provide support, security and safety to service users
Hours:	As mutually agreed
Salary:	£7.05 per hour
Responsible To:	Team Leader Hostel Services
Responsible For:	N/A
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Main duties:

To control access to the building, ensuring no unauthorised access
To keep accurate records for both service users and the project
To positively contribute in the handover at the beginning and end of each shift
To ensure the safety and security of the colleagues, service users and the building
To ensure that all Fire, Health & Safety and other regulations and policies are observed
To undertake hourly checks of the project
To deal with any risk to Health and Safety in an appropriate manner by either removing / reducing the risk, advising the team leader or in emergency situations contacting the emergency services.
To participate in designated cleaning and laundry tasks
To deal with telephone calls & pass them on to the appropriate person
To be aware that assessments and action plans for individual service users exist and engage in a way which will positively contributes to achieving their goals.
To work in a way which empowers service users
To contribute and participate positively in meetings and training, as required
To work within the policies laid down by The M25 Housing & Support Group
To report any maintenance faults / issues to the relevant person. In emergency situations ensuring the repairs are actioned appropriately.

Dated 01.10.05

Signed

Matthew Newman
Director

Job descriptions are a guide to assist you perform your duties effectively they are not and can never be a definitive list of everything you will have to do.

Person Specification: Locum Worker

Competency	Desirable	Essential
Experience of working with Homeless & / or Socially excluded persons	X
Knowledge of issues affecting homeless/socially excluded people		X
Good communication skills both written & verbal		X
Have a good awareness of basic Health & Safety issues		X
Have a commitment to Equal Opportunities		X
Previous experience or understanding of drug and mental health issues	X
Ability to work in and deal with a stressful environment		X
Ability to work on own initiative		X
Ability to work effectively with vulnerable people		X
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.		X