DanChurch Social/Kirkens Korshær is looking for a new full-time employee for Natcafeen Stengade 40

Natcafeen is a night service for the most socially and physically vulnerable people living on the streets of Copenhagen. We are located at Stengade 40 in Nørrebro and are open every night of the week from 22:00-07:00.

About us

Our goal is to alleviate the distress of homeless people who are living with acute and/or chronic mental and somatic illnesses, substance use issues, or are otherwise in need of urgent care and support. We offer basic care, food, clothing, showers, laundry service, and a bed for the night. We aim to provide a space where people can feel safe to be themselves, and seek shelter from the chaos of life on the street.

Natcafeen is a targeted offer, which means that those who have been referred to us get first priority for a bed. These referrals come from hospitals, clinics, psychiatry, or other social offers around the city. Our users are both Danish and international, and we have beds for 20 guests each night.

About the job

As a member of the night staff, you will:

• Work with one other employee from 21:15-07:15 and be responsible for running Natcafeen for the night together with your colleague
• Offer care and support to all guests and secure a peaceful, quiet night for everyone in the house
• Collaborate with your colleagues who work in the Morning Cafe in the same house through overlap meetings at the end of your shift. You will hand over important information regarding users and practical matters to the morning team so they can follow up effectively.
• Collaborate with other social services, both within Kirkens Korshær, and other partners, to provide the best possible service and support to our users
• Carry out practical tasks such as serving food, making coffee, and doing laundry

As a full-time employee, you will be working on a rolling schedule where you work 4 nights in a row, and then have six nights off. This means that you work an average of 12 10-hour shifts per month, or an average of 28 hours per week. We offer supplementary pay (“tillæg”) for working night hours, which means that you get paid for a full-time 37-hour position.

We offer:

• A challenging and interesting job in an NGO that supports homeless and socially vulnerable people across Denmark
• Dedicated colleagues and an opportunity for professional growth
• Monthly supervision

We expect that you:

• Meet everyone who comes through our door with respect, no matter their circumstances
• Are reliable and responsible, and have a desire to work nights
• Are positive and energetic, and can maintain a calm atmosphere for everyone in the house
• Can set clear boundaries and are able to diffuse conflict—those that involve you, the users, and your colleagues
• Have experience from other social, medical, or NGO work
• Are open, respectful, and empathetic, and want to help homeless and socially vulnerable people from Denmark and other countries
• Are fluent in English. All other languages are a huge plus
• Can work according to Kirkens Korshær’s Christian and humanitarian values

We will be conducting interviews as we receive applications.

Please do not hesitate to contact Manager Sara Spencer Kristensen on +4523268691 if you have any questions.