Night Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucester, Gloucester |
| Company: | Riverside |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5707 |
Summary
Job Title: Night Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £26,2770.50 per annum, plus 10% Night Allowance
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Working Pattern: 2 weeks rolling rota, including bank holidays and weekends
Location: Newton House, 16 London Road, Gloucester
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as a Night Assistant
Undertaking a range of tasks that contribute to the safety and security of the building at night, alongside ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality service, you will work collaboratively as part of a committed team to ensure the safety, security and support of all customers using the service. Duties will include, operating and implementing security, fire and telephone systems, cleaning communal areas and rooms as required and completing regular checks of the property and reporting repairs and maintenance issues.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Experience working with vulnerable client groups
• Experience of, and ability to lone work at night
• IT Skills to include basic proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel as well as a willingness to learn specific IT systems used within Riverside; and complete relevant IT training where required
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.