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The role requires a flexible nature as shifts are often at irregular hours.<\/p>\n<p>This role also requires individuals to carry out the day-to-day administration of many of the hostel processes.<\/p>\n<p>Clients from within this sector often also request the following training of employees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA)<\/li>\n<li>Manual Handling<\/li>\n<li>Medication Awareness<\/li>\n<li>Basic First Aid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Job Overview<\/h3>\n<p>The role of a Hostel Support Worker is to provide support and assistance to individuals with homeless issues. 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