Night Young People Case Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Night Young People Case Worker to provide crucial assessment and support services for vulnerable clients in supported accommodation. The role focuses on ensuring client safety, promoting personal development, and maintaining a welcoming environment. This full-time, permanent position offers extensive training, ongoing development, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Comprehensive training package

Flexible working model

26 days annual leave rising to 30

Family-friendly leave policies

Employer contribution to pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount vouchers

Cash benefit plan

Death in service coverage

Legal Advice line

Qualifications

• Experience with young people or those affected by homelessness.
• Understanding of asset-based approaches and risk assessments.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of clients.
• Lead on risk and needs assessments.
• Provide person-centred support and promote client involvement.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Knowledge of health and safety principles

Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Night Young People Case Worker

This is an exciting opportunity for a Night Young People Case Worker to work as part of a team covering the night shift hours delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported accommodation in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.

Position:Night Young People Case Worker

Location:Durham

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours:37.5 hours a week

Salary:£24,136 Per Annum Plus Pension & Other Benefits

Closing Date:Tuesday 13thJuly2025

Key Note: Due to shift times, geographical location and type of work. We request people to have access to a car.

About the Role

As a Night Young People Case Worker, you will work under the direction, guidance and support of a Service Manager and an Assistant Area Director you will work as part of a team covering the night shift hours delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported accommodation.

The accommodation service is based in Bishop Auckland County Durham. You will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained during the night shift and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on. The aim of the service is to ensure that every client leaves with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients, including safeguarding and emergency procedures, and contribute to a safe environment for all.
• Lead on risk and needs assessments and create SMART support plans tailored to individual clients.
• Provide flexible, creative, and person-centred support, encouraging client involvement in decisions and community activities.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies to support client wellbeing, ensuring compliance with data protection protocols.
• Support client access to education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities aligned with their aspirations.
• Promote client voice and participation through initiatives like residents' meetings.
• Contribute to preparing accommodation for new clients, supporting transitions and maintaining a welcoming environment.
• Maintain accurate records, support volunteer engagement, participate in rota duties, and carry out additional responsibilities as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness.
• Understanding of asset-based approaches, safeguarding procedures, and support planning including risk assessments.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Knowledge of health and safety principles and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills to support effective communication and record-keeping.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain clear professional boundaries in a team setting.
• Reflective and committed to continuous personal and professional development.
• Alignment with the values and ethos the charity.

In return for working here, you will receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
• Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line

#INDSCP

Salary / Benefits:£24136.00 Per Annum