Foyle Womens Aid

Employer Location: Published
Phone Number: 02871416800
Email: jarmila.slugocka@foylewomensaid.org
Web: www.foylewomensaid.org

Job description

We are seeking Accommodation Support Assistant to join our team with Foyle Women's Aid to provide a safe, clean and welcoming environment for clients, staff and users of the Foyle Women’s Aid Centre and residential accommodation, reflecting the ethos of Foyle Women’s Aid in all interactions with members of the public visiting or telephoning the Centre. Full job information, criteria and APPLICATION FORM are available on our website: Recruitment Foyle Womens Aid offer Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence Support in Derry / Londonderry, Strabane, Limavady & Dungiven

Responsibilities

• Work in a supportive role with vulnerable families. Promote and develop a relaxing and positive environment in the FWA residential accommodation for the families living there.
• Ensure the preparation of the FWA Centre accommodation for the arrival and departure of new clients.
• Complete inventory checklists on each accommodation unit prior to and after it has been occupied and ensure that appliances are in working order.
• Prepare conference rooms and set up for meetings, courses and events as appropriate.
• To provide a safe, clean and welcoming environment for clients, staff and users of the Foyle Women’s Aid Centre and residential accommodation
• Full job information, criteria and APPLICATION FORM are available on our website: https://foylewomensaid.org/recruitment/

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Competence in MS Office and report-writing. Possess good organisational and administrative skills.
• An ability to work flexibly as part of a team and to take responsibility for own work with supervision. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Capacity to handle pressure and to be adaptable to changing demands.
• Possess a full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes. Complete and pass the Enhanced Access NI Check.
• Work evenings and weekends on a monthly basis as part of the rota. Travel: working and travel across two sites within Derry/Londonderry will be required to fulfil the demands of the post.

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrate experience in the following: At least 1 year’s relevant experience in working with vulnerable adults.
• Experience of working in a residential setting would be advantage however full training will be provided. Conducting Health and Safety checks.