Night Support Worker

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Enhanced sick pay

Life Assurance

Benenden healthcare cashback

Perkbox discounts

Investors in People Gold

Induction and training

Proud2Be group

Green Impact group

Health & Safety group

Health and Wellbeing group

Workplace Welfare Manager

Job summary

Caring for Communities and People (CCP) seeks dedicated Night Support Workers for a new service in Wiltshire. You will support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care-experienced young people, providing safe, trauma-informed care and practical assistance during night shifts.

We welcome applicants with lived experience or care experience and offer comprehensive training, generous leave, pension and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to work with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and Care Experienced young people.
• Trauma-informed approach when supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist Management Team with oversight of homes and safety.
• Be a role model to the young people and uphold high standards.
• Provide trauma-informed support across varied tasks including moving in, safety planning, and helping with training opportunities.
• Support with independent living skills and refugee status processes as needed.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Resilience

Communication

Job description

Are you an experienced support worker or looking to begin a career in supporting young people in a brand-new service commissioned, support to Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children, and Care Experienced young people in Wiltshire.

Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over

We are looking for Night Support Workers to join a new service in full-time, part-time and bank positions. Applications from everyone are welcome, including those with lived experience, care experience or refugees with Leave to Remain.

• You will assist the Management Team with the oversight of homes, leading on support and safety.
• You will be a role model to the young people, continually pushing for the highest standards.
• Your support will be trauma-informed. You will understand people's backgrounds and champion diversity and inclusion.
• There is so much variety. You could be helping someone move and settle into their new home, safety planning to reduce harm, helping someone secure their desired job or secure the place on the training course they have aspired to, support with independent living skills, and obtain refugee status.
• To be successful in this role, you'll need to be patient, kind, resilient, professional, with a calm and caring approach. Due to the location of the properties, you will need a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle., the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

What We Offer CCP are committed to your progression. With comprehensive training, a range of benefits and a welcoming workplace, you'll join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career-choose CCP.

Why join us?

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
• Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
• Life Assurance policy
• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.

(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)

Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?

We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values: Show gratitude and appreciation of others. Demonstrate personal and professional pride. Integrity is everything. Reflect and learn. Continuous improvement. Take your best self wherever you go.

Closing Date: 17th September 2026- CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.

CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP. Please review the attached job attachments for further insights. ^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year. ^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (55p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to