Night Shift Leader

Windsor Homeless Project – Night Shelter

Use your skills and experience to make a difference to the most vulnerable

About us:

We are Alma Beacon (the operating name for Windsor Christian Action Charity no. 11543080), a forward-thinking charity empowering disadvantaged and vulnerable people in the Windsor area to achieve better goals and outcomes. Three Projects sit within our Charity one of which is the Windsor Homeless Project. Our Charity’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for our “clients” who are often the most vulnerable people in society. People are at the heart of what we do.

With Alma Beacon, our new centre, opening in January 2024 and receiving planning permission in June 2024, we plan to reopen the Night Shelter for 10 weeks starting in early January, with opening times from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. 

To manage the night shelter, we are looking to hire four Shift Leaders who will work with the Trustees, our volunteers, and the Windsor Homeless Shift Leaders to ensure the smooth running of the shelter for our guests.

We propose to operate the Shift Leaders on a shift pattern 4 shifts one week 3 shifts the next week. With two shifts per night, 5.45 pm – 12.15 pm and 12.00 pm – 8.00 this allows for a handover,

Final shift patterns will be agreed upon with the Shift Leaders when hired

Responsibilities

• Work with your other Shift Leaders to manage the volunteers' rota for the following nights. If required contact volunteers to fill the gaps un the rota
• Open Alma Beacon
• Prepare the venue for the arrival of our guests with help from our volunteers
• In the morning ensure the venue is tidied and the beds are folded up and stored safely
• Highlight any bedding that needs to be washed
• Overseeing the provision of hot evening meals and simple breakfasts in conjunction with the volunteers
• Lock-up Alma Beacon
• If bedding or guest clothes require washing using the washing machines/dryers within Alma Beacon
• A daily handover email to the Windsor Homeless Project Manager highlighting any issues or concerns with the guests, maintenance issues, and any additional supply requirements.

The requirements

• Experience in working with vulnerable people who have challenges such as homelessness, addiction, mental health
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Creative and calm approach to problem-solving
• Ability to be flexible and supportive in a challenging environment