Night Support Worker - Young People

Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 30 days

Pension contributions up to 8%

Life assurance up to 3x Pensionable

Exclusive discounts via Reward Gateway

Blue Light Card

Fully paid induction programme

ILM courses and Apprenticeship Program

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Online wellbeing resources

Staff Awards

Free DBS

Job summary

Look Ahead is recruiting 3 compassionate and resilient Support Workers for our Islington Young People service. No experience or personal care needed, just the right values to help young people reach their goals.

You will provide night-time emotional and practical support, build trusting relationships, and help ensure safety and wellbeing. The role involves welfare checks, safeguarding, and responding to incidents while supporting individuals facing homelessness and care leavers.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people, vulnerable adults or individuals with support needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with young people.
• Provide emotional and practical support throughout the night.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people and the service environment.
• Carry out regular welfare and health and safety checks in accordance with service procedures.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies and safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Experience supporting young people

Communication skills

Night shift availability

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Look Ahead is recruiting 3 compassionate and resilient Support Workers for our Islington Young People service. No experience or personal care needed, just the right values to help young people reach their goals.

You will provide night-time emotional and practical support, build trusting relationships, and help ensure safety and wellbeing. The role involves welfare checks, safeguarding, and responding to incidents while supporting individuals facing homelessness and care leavers.