Night Concierge Supported Livining

  • Corus Consultancy
  • Woodford Green, Essex
  • Jan 23, 2026
Contractor Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week, working Monday - Sunday on a rota basis covering 10PM - 8AM shifts. Temporary cover is required for approximately 1-2 months possible extension due to performance.In this position, you will be required to:- Provide overnight waking cover, ensuring the safety and security of the office base and four supported houses- Act as the first point of contact for residents during the night, responding to calls on the duty phone with warmth, clarity and reassurance- Offer emotional containment and practical guidance to residents who may be experiencing anxiety, distress or uncertainty overnight- Communicate with residents in a respectful, person-centred way that recognises individual experiences and needs- Respond appropriately to emergencies or incidents, acting in line with local procedures and escalating concerns where required- Liaise with emergency services and out-of-hours partner agencies, when necessary, always representing the organisation professionally- Protect the service buildings through regular checks, monitoring of CCTV systems and site visits as required- Control access to buildings and respond to reports of unwanted visitors or security concerns promptly and proportionately- Accurately record all overnight activity, incidents and significant contacts using agreed recording systems- Ensure that events of significance are clearly documented and communicated to day staff through effective handovers- Maintain clear and consistent boundaries while offering a supportive and steady presence overnight- Support residents to feel safe, heard and understood, using de-escalation and reassurance wherever possible- Identify, record and report health and safety, repair or maintenance issues in line with agreed procedures- Take responsibility for lone working and personal safety, following fire, safeguarding and local overnight procedures.Please note; this role involves loneworking.To apply for this role candidates must have;- Experience of working with adults experiencing long-term mental health conditions or in related support environments.- An understanding of Psychologically Informed Environments and strengths-based approaches and how these translate into overnight support- Awareness of safeguarding principles and the importance of proportionate responses overnight- Knowledge of maintaining professional boundaries while offering emotional reassurance and support- Ability to remain calm, grounded and reassuring in emotionally charged or uncertain situations- Strong listening and communication skills, particularly when supporting people by phone- Confidence working independently overnight, with sound judgement about when to act and when to escalate- Good written skills to ensure accurate and meaningful recording of overnight activity- Basic IT skills to log information and communicate effectively with the wider team- Ability to stay alert, manage motivation and prioritise tasks during night shifts