Intensive Need Night Support Worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Intensive Need Night Support Worker to provide essential overnight care for vulnerable young people in a supported housing environment. This role involves creating personalized support plans, promoting independence, and ensuring safety and well-being. With a flexible 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, this position offers a competitive pay rate and the potential for a permanent role. Join a compassionate team making a difference in the lives of young individuals, and enjoy the rewards of impactful work in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Referral bonus

Flexible shift patterns

Opportunity for temp-to-perm

Qualifications

• Experience in support worker or keyworker role in youth services.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support to young people with complex needs.
• Create and maintain person-centred support and safety plans.

Skills

Safeguarding practices

Support work experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Job description

Intensive Need Night Support Worker
Lincoln
Supported Housing
3 Months
38 Per Week
£19.00 LTD / £16.20 PAYE (inc hol)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? We’re recruiting for a dedicated Intensive Need Night Support Worker to join a national charity’s supported housing service in Lincoln, delivering essential 1-2-1 care within a home environment.

THE ROLE
As an Intensive Need Night Support Worker, you will provide consistent overnight support to 1-2 young people with complex needs, helping them build independence and develop healthy routines.
Key responsibilities include:

• Creating and maintaining person-centred support and safety plans
• Supporting young people with developing a positive night-time routine
• Signposting to specialist services including mental health and substance misuse support
• Completing regular health and fire safety checks
• Maintaining the security and cleanliness of the property
• Accurately recording all support sessions, incidents, and safeguarding concerns
• Building trusting relationships and maintaining professional communication with external agencies

THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for candidates with previous experience in a similar support worker or keyworker role, ideally within a supported housing or youth service setting.
You will also need:

• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures
• Experience working with young people with complex needs
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with external partners
• Familiarity with maintaining safety and property standards

THE CONTRACT
This is a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern from 22:00 - 08:15 with 5 hours of unpaid break per week. The role averages 38 hours per week, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts (maximum 48 hours per week).
Initial 3-month contract with potential for temp-to-perm.
The pay rate is £19.00 per hour for LTD company contractors, or £16.20 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay).

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to [e-mail] or call on 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!