Night Young People Support Worker

Depaul UK; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension up to 7%

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/

Discounts across retail/ travel/ food

Cash health plan

Death-in-service benefit

Legal and practical support

Job summary

Depaul UK is seeking a Night Young People Support Worker in Durham to empower residents in supported accommodation with SMART support plans and a focus on education, training, employment and wellbeing. You will respond to incidents, safeguard clients, and work with external agencies to maintain safety during night shifts.

Access to transport is essential given project locations. The role emphasizes empathy, boundary setting, clear communication, and a calm, problem-solving approach within a

Qualifications

• Empathy, energy and a solution-focused mindset.
• Clear communication, stay organised and adapt well in a fast-moving environment.
• Commitment to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, supportive accommodation and champion the wellbeing of every client.
• Deliver personalised support plans that empower individuals to achieve independence.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with colleagues, partners and the people we support.
• Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
• Commit to continuous learning and uphold Depaul's values of respect, inclusion, and action.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Adaptability

Organisation

Inclusion

Job description

Join Us and Help Shape Brighter Futures

At Depaul UK, we believe in people's potential - and we take action every day to help unlock it. Whether you're supporting young people directly or strengthening our organisation behind the scenes, your work will create real, lasting impact.

Join Us and Help Shape Brighter Futures

At Depaul UK, we believe in people's potential - and we take action every day to help unlock it. Whether you're supporting young people directly or strengthening our organisation behind the scenes, your work will create real, lasting impact.

About The Role

You'll play a vital part in delivering our mission: tackling homelessness, widening opportunity and championing fairness. Whatever your specialism, you'll help create a safe, inclusive and empowering environment where people can thrive and move forward with confidence.

As a Night Young People Support Worker at our service in Durham, you'll empower residents in supported accommodation to develop key life skills, strengthen resilience, and move forward with confidence in education, training, employment and wellbeing. Using an assets-based, psychologically informed approach, you'll create SMART support plans, complete risk and needs assessments, and ensure every young person receives personalised, meaningful support.

As part of the team, you'll respond to incidents, safeguard vulnerable clients and help new residents settle into the service. Working proactively with colleagues and external agencies, you'll use clear communication, strong boundaries and steady problem-solving to maintain safety and wellbeing throughout the night.

Please note that access to transport is essential due to location of the projects and lack of public transport links.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide safe, supportive accommodation and champion the wellbeing of every client.
• Deliver personalised support plans that empower individuals to achieve independence.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with colleagues, partners and the people we support.
• Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
• Commit to continuous learning and uphold Depaul's values of respect, inclusion, and action.

About You

You believe in people - their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring empathy, energy and a solution-focused mindset to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast-moving environment. You're committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your role.

What You'll Receive

• Tailored training and development
• Flexible working options where suitable
• 26 days annual leave, rising with service
• Family-friendly leave policies
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
• Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
• Cash health plan for you and your family
• Death-in-service benefit
• Access to legal and practical support

Safer Recruitment

Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.