Waking Nights Support Worker

Location: Ferndale

Waking Nights Support Worker - Are you ready to make a difference in the quiet hours of the night?

We’re looking for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join us, supporting young people aged 16-25 who have high support needs.

In this role, you’ll be safeguarding wellbeing, encouraging positive relationships, and supporting each resident’s journey towards independence, all while ensuring the safety, calm, and security of our service overnight.

A Typical Night in the Role

Your shift will start with a handover from the day team before you prepare for the night ahead. You’ll carry out building checks to make sure the environment is safe, address tenancy issues like smoking or noise, and be available to respond to any emergencies. You may host activities like a film night to build community spirit, but you’ll also be prepared to de-escalate challenging situations, offer emotional support, and ensure all residents feel safe.

What We’re Looking For
We want to hear from candidates who can demonstrate, through their application, how they meet the following criteria:

* Experience working with vulnerable young people (16-25 years) in social housing, education, or the charity sector, with a focus on development and personal growth.

* Professional experience of supporting people with complex needs, including homelessness, mental health, high-risk or high-harm behaviours, or high vulnerability.

* Experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviour or conflict, while remaining approachable, engaging effectively, providing constructive support, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

* Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed care.

* Good IT skills, demonstrable experience of managing a complex caseload, strong report writing skills, and effective time management.

What We Offer

* 25 days’ annual leave

* Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and discount

* Up to 10% pension contribution

* Comprehensive training and development

If this sounds like the kind of meaningful work, you’d love to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

Please read before applying

As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer - you must be eligible to work in the UK and able to work the full contracted hours of 37.5 hours per week.

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.

Interviews will be taking place in person no later then the 16th September at our Landor Road location.

Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role