South West based charitable housing association BCHA was founded over 50 years ago with a continuing mission to meet housing need and end homelessness. We aim to achieve this through the building and provision of affordable and secure homes, and by supporting individuals to take control and lead independent, fulfilled lives. Whether we are developing sites or supporting people with housing, learning or living skills, we believe in equality, the importance of every individual and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect. Our doors are open to everyone.

BCHA has an opportunity for a confident and ambitious individual to join a new and exciting project supporting Vulnerable. The role will be working closely with the Senior Practitioner and we are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of the challenges, recognising the importance of safeguarding people with care and support needs.

The Night Intensive Housing Officer will work predominately in one geographic location, although some reasonable travel may be required. They will work with all team members and other employees of the BCHA group. Externally working with statutory and third sector agencies, including Local Authority Housing Teams; Housing Benefit teams; DWP and others as required.

The Night Intensive Housing Officer is expected to provide a professional out of hours’ customer service which ensures the security of the building and the safety of customers and visitors.

This is a new and challenging role but with the potential to develop and drive some very exciting innovations,

You can add real value as part of a small team of professionals who build positive, trusting and respectful relationships with our customers who are preparing to move forward towards independence.

BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.

As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to ‘deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and in compliance with current legislation.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment

Please come and work with us if:

• You already have relevant experience;

• you have a positive can do attitude;
• you want the opportunity to work with people and make a difference;
• you want to learn and develop your understanding and skills in this sector;

• you are a student needing some direct work experience to support your learning;
• you have similar life experience and now want to give back to others;
• you have completed a college course and are looking to start your career;
• you are a volunteer and looking for paid work