Night Service Support Worker

Preston Partnership; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi time

Hybrid work after probation

Annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Parking discounts

Travel discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Preston City Council is seeking six Rough Sleeper Support Workers to join the team. You will work across multiple sites with flexible shifts from 3pm to 8am, supporting rough sleepers and helping them begin the journey toward recovery. A compassionate, solution-focused approach is essential.

The role is a fixed-term contract for 24 months, with a salary of £31,022 to £32,597 per year. The team offers hybrid working after probation and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with rough sleepers or in care settings.
• Strong empathy and ability to communicate clearly.
• Comfortable with flexible evening/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to rough sleepers across multiple sites.
• Create a safe space to start the journey out of rough sleeping.
• Work with individuals to connect them with pathways to recovery.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Problem solving

Job description

Salary
£31,022 to £32,597per annum (pay award pending)

Post Type
Full Time

Contract Type
Fixed Term- 24 Months

Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Thursday 24 September 2026

Reference
DEHH03031

An exciting opportunity to join the Rough Sleeper Team at Preston City Council.

We are currently looking to recruit 6 Rough Sleeper Support Workers to work across multiple sites with flexible shift patterns starting at 3pm until 8am.

Are you ready to take on a challenge and rewarding role that makes a real difference to the lives of people who are street homeless.An exciting opportunity to join Preston City Council’s established Rough Sleeper Team in providing support services to rough sleepers. We are looking for people with excellent communication skills, compassionate with a problem solving approach to make a difference.

Rough Sleeper Support Worker will work with rough sleepers to provide a safe space to start the journey in breaking the cycle of rough sleeping and joining the pathway to recovery.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Mandy Stitt, Rough Sleeper Strategic Lead on 01772 906435

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working following probation, a minimum of 28 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.