Job Details:
Refuge Night Worker/Administrator

Job Description

Refuge Night Worker/Administrator

Are you self-motivated and enjoy working independently? Do you enjoy lone working with minimal distractions and completing focused pieces of admin work? If you have a passion for working within the domestic abuse sector, Fortalice has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Refuge Night Worker/Administrator who will also be the first point of contact for the residents in our Refuge, ensuring their safety and well-being. 

Purpose of the role:

The post is based at Lewis House, a purpose-built Refuge, comprising of 22 self-contained flats, an Outstanding OFSTED registered Children’s Services, offices, a meeting room and a communal area in which group activities can be facilitated. This facility is staffed on a 24-hour basis by Family Support Workers.

This role is a working night shift and includes being the first point of contact for residents and providing administrative support to the wider team.

Key skills:

• A genuine passion for working with vulnerable people
• Experience of lone working and a commitment to following lone working procedures
• Experience of reception and general office admin duties
• An ability to identify, respond and manage risk and safeguarding concerns relating to children and/or adults at risk

How to apply and other information 

• Women only applicants can apply for the post as this is an occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act under section 7.2e of the Equality Act 2010
• Request an application pack by emailing [email protected]