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Guardian (Charity role)

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Full Time

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This position is remunerated through the provision of accommodation in exchange for overseeing the house and the tenants.JAYF is a charity which provides supervised hostel accommodation to young people (18–25 years old) who might otherwise be homeless. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting of the welfare of the people we provide care and support to. To enable such supervision, we provide accommodation within each of our hostel for ‘Guardians’ who support those people in our care in conjunction with the JAYF Liaison Officer, and who uphold the values of our Association. We currently have a vacancy at one of our hostels, Jeune House. The position would ideally suit a couple, although individual applications will be considered. Key responsibilities include:

Overseeing the orderly running of the hostel
Ensuring the house is a safe and happy place to live
Keeping communal areas clean on a regular basis
Collecting and banking of rent, and keeping accurate and clear records
Supporting our Liaison Officer on various house matters

We are looking for the following key competencies:

Able to develop a rapport and apply a caring approach with young people
Able to carry out some physical duties (no heavy lifting required)
Common sense, pragmatic approach to issues
Good communication skills (in English – further languages are helpful)
Understanding of the importance of safeguarding, diversity and inclusion

Five years’ residency is necessary; please note that, due to the nature of the role, police checks will be required of the successful applicant. We look forward to hearing from you.