Night Support Worker

Rush House Ltd.; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Night Support Worker to join their team, providing essential support to young people facing homelessness. This role requires a commitment to safeguarding and engaging with vulnerable individuals during night hours. The successful candidate will work a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, ensuring that young people receive the care and support they need. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the skills to motivate and engage, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive and enthusiastic approach to engage with young people.
• Demonstrate skills needed to motivate and support vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support to vulnerable young people during night shifts.
• Work within agreed hours and shift patterns relevant to the service.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Engagement with Young People

Understanding of Complex Needs

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our expanding team in a newly created post, as we strive to meet the needs of Young Homeless People

Rush House is an established and respected organisation that develops its services in response to the needs of the most vulnerable people in Rotherham and surrounding areas.

We are looking to add to our team of support workers with the position of a night worker.

NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER

Averaging 42 hours per week

Based at: Rotherham

The post requires working a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern which will include some weekends.

We are looking for a full time night worker, which shift patterns are 7pm to 7am

Salary - £27, 518 per annum based on 168 hours per 4 week rota (37 HRS FTE £24, 242)

Rush House is a non-profit charity, supporting young people ages 16-25 with accommodation and wraparound support to give them the best opportunity to succeed, offering person centred support tailored to each individuals need. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated night support worker to join our team providing onsite support to vulnerable young people. You must have a positive and enthusiastic approach and willingness to engage with Young People particularly at weekends and evenings.

We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of the issues faced by Young People and those with complex needs, demonstrate the skills needed to motivate and engage with this vulnerable client group.

The successful candidates will have verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to equal opportunities.

Applicants should be aware that duties might involve some lone working supported by relevant policies and procedures. As a 24-7, service the role will involve some public holidays to support vulnerable young people who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. The post holder will be expected to work within the agreed hours and shift patterns, which are relevant to the service.

The application pack, rota and more information about the role can be found at the bottom of this form.

To apply, please download and complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and email them [e-mail]

For more information about the vacancy please contact Jamie Prescott or Steve Harris on 01709 369295.

Closing date for this post is 12 noon Monday 19 th May 2025

Interviews will take place on Friday 23 rd May 2025

Rush House will challenge discrimination in all areas of its work and we are committed to safeguarding all persons using our services.

We welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantage a disabled person may face.

Unfortunately Rush House cannot offer sponsorship.

42 per week over 8-week rota. The post requires working a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern which will include some weekends. We are looking for a full time night worker, which shift patterns are 7pm to 7am

£27, 518 per annum based on 168 hours per 4 week rota (37 HRS FTE £24, 242)