Night Young Support Worker

Depaul UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored training and development

Flexible working options

26 days annual leave

Family-friendly leave policies

Pension scheme with employer 7%

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 GP

Discounts across retail, travel, food,

Cash health plan

Death-in-service benefit

Legal and practical support

Job summary

Depaul UK in Lambeth is seeking a Night Homelessness Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to young people affected by homelessness, helping them build skills, confidence and independence.

You will work nights in a supportive environment, manage risk, promote wellbeing and collaborate with partner agencies to ensure safety and a nurturing atmosphere. This is a full-time, permanent role offering 37.5 hours per week and comprehensive development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy support or care environment.
• Experience of using Risk Assessments and Support Planning.
• Experience of operating safeguarding requirements and procedures.
• Ability to lone-work and be proactive.
• Commitment to diversity and equality, ensuring respect and dignity for all.
• Commitment to Health and Safety of others.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries.
• Effective collaborative working.
• Willingness to reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of the environment through risk assessments and checks.
• Safeguard and support clients, maintaining wellbeing at all times.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support clients' wellbeing.
• Prepare accommodation for new clients and help them settle in.
• Attend training and team meetings as required.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth service operations.
• Undertake duties in line with Depaul Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Support environment

Risk assessments

Safeguarding

Lone-working

Diversity & equality

Health & safety

Professional boundaries

Collaboration

Reflective practice

Depaul values

Job description

Join Us and Help Shape Brighter FuturesAt 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

Night Homelessness Support Worker

Lambeth | Full Time | £29,336 pa | Make a Real Difference Every Day

Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our Lambeth service and help young people affected by homelessness build the skills, confidence and resilience they need to live independently.

As a Night Homelessness Support Worker, you'll provide practical and emotional support, manage risk, promote wellbeing, and empower residents to achieve their goals in education, employment and independent living. You'll build positive relationships, work collaboratively with partner agencies, and create a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive.

We're looking for a proactive, compassionate and resilient individual with experience supporting vulnerable people and a strong understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support. In return, you'll receive excellent training, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to be part of a values-driven team changing lives every day.

Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hour per week), permanent role.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• You will hold specific responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of the environment for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers through regular risk assessment. health and safety checks and reporting in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy.
• You will ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable.
• You will proactively work in partnership with multiple agencies including statutory teams to support the well-being of clients in accordance with data protection and information sharing protocols.
• You will have responsibility as a member of the team for preparing the accommodation for new clients to move into and supporting the clients to settle in.
• You will attend training as appropriate to your development to support you in your role.
• You will form an integral part of the team and as such attend team meetings when required.
• You will liaise with Depaul’s internal departments including Finance, HR, Fundraising and Business Development as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the service.
• You will undertake further duties as commensurate to the role, in line with Depaul Policies and Procedures and as identified by your line manager.

What We Are Looking For From You – Person Specification

• Experience of working in a busy support or care environmentExperiencing of working with non-UK nationals or those who have experienced homelessness
• Experience of using Risk Assessments and Support Planning
• Experience of operating safeguarding requirements and procedures
• The ability to lone-work and being pro-active
• Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination.
• Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.
• Personal and professional integrity
• High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries
• Effective collaborative working
• Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development
• Respect for the values and ethos of Depaul and its founding partners.

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.