Blind Veterans UK

Blind Veterans UK – Night Security (Hospitality Team Member)

***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***


Most of us grow up with 5 senses and can’t imagine what it’s like to lose any one of those.

For some ex-service people, this is their reality. Suddenly their whole way of life is changed, even walking to the shops becomes a huge task.

Fortunately, Blind Veterans are here to help rebuild their lives. But they can’t do it alone.

This is where you come in.

You’re a diligent security professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with anyone in a professional and courteous manner. You’ll ensure our new Rustington facility is safe and secure during the night time, supporting residents during their stay and ensuring peace of mind for everyone.

You’ll work alongside the Booking & Admin Co-ordinator to ensure the safe, efficient and smooth running of the Rustington Centre of Wellbeing. You’ll ensure the delivery of a consistently high-quality customer experience for our members, other visitors and customers.

You’ll act as a key point of contact, ensuring the safety of the building, you’ll be working with all our safety and security systems, including patrols of the property. You’ll also support a range of administrative tasks, including updating the HR information system, handling mail and deliveries and liaising with other departments.

Your customer care skills will be second-to-none and you’ll possess an excellent telephone manner coupled with a self-starting attitude and a proactive focus on problem solving.

You’ll have knowledge of Health & Safety, be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths and have a decent level of IT literacy, especially with Microsoft Office programmes, database systems and intranet.

This is a full-time shift-based role that will include working evenings and weekends with candidates working 3 x nights on and 3 x nights off.

We offer:

– Salary of £25,308 per annum
– Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days
– Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
– Healthcare cash plan
– Access to legal services and mental health support
– Employee assistance programme
– Paid professional subscriptions and discounts
– Home working allowance
– Professional and personal development
– Enhanced pay

Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-service people of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. We help blind ex-service people lead independent and fulfilling lives by supporting them with our in-depth expertise, experience and full range of services.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks.

We are only able to accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. We are unable to provide any type of Visa sponsorship.

We embrace diversity and welcome applicants from people with a disability and from all backgrounds and cultures.

The current closing date is 11 October 2023, however we may close the role early if we successfully appoint a candidate, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Apply here.

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