Waking Night Support Worker

Waking Nights Support Worker

Islington | Full Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week | Waking Nights

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Make a Difference Through the Night

Peabody is looking for a dedicated Waking Nights Support Worker to support young people aged 16-25 with high support needs. You'll play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive environment overnight while helping residents progress towards independence.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact by supporting vulnerable young people who may be experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or other complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and security of residents throughout the night.
• Conduct regular building and welfare checks.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and incidents.
• Manage tenancy-related issues, including noise, anti-social behaviour, and smoking.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents.
• Build positive relationships and encourage a strong sense of community.
• De-escalate challenging situations and manage risk effectively.
• Complete accurate records, reports, and handovers.
• Promote independence, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for young people.

About You

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people aged 16-25 within social housing, education, supported housing, or the charity sector.
• Experience working with individuals with complex needs, including homelessness, mental health challenges, high-risk behaviours, or high vulnerability.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches.
• Good IT skills and experience managing complex caseloads.
• Strong report writing, organisational, and time management skills.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including healthcare, family-friendly benefits, and retail discounts.
• Up to 10% pension contribution.
• 4x salary life assurance.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Important Information

• Full-time waking nights role working 37.5 hours per week.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• First-stage interviews: Microsoft Teams on Thursday 27 August 2026.
• Second-stage interviews: In person at Barnsbury Park, Islington on Tuesday 1 September 2026.
• Applications should include an anonymised CV and a short supporting statement.
• Applications may be reviewed as they are received.
• Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and creating a safe environment where they can thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your anonymised CV and supporting statement.