Waking Night Support Worker
Job in
Barnsbury, Islington, Greater London, EC1P, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-11
Listing for:
Peabody
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-11
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Mental Health, Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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