Overnight Recovery Support Worker - Women Only

The Nelson Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days + bank holidays pro‑r

6% employer pension

Training and career development

Wellbeing and employee assistance

Death in service (2x salary)

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye care scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The Nelson Trust is a charity delivering holistic recovery support. We seek a compassionate Late & Night Support Worker to safeguard overnight welfare for women in our residential service, and to uphold our therapeutic culture.

The role involves night shifts with some evenings and weekends, pro rata salary £25,000–£26,500 depending on experience, and a strong focus on safeguarding and confidentiality within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Warm, approachable manner with professional boundaries.
• Confidence working independently in a lone-working environment.
• Willingness to undertake medication administration training if not already qualified.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to maintain agreed recovery goals within the therapeutic community.
• Provide overnight supervision, welfare support and a visible presence in the house.
• Administer and accurately record prescribed medication where required.
• Carry out health and safety checks, including fire safety, security and wellbeing monitoring.
• Complete detailed handovers and accurately record incidents and important client information.
• Support induction of new residents and encourage engagement with the recovery programme.

Skills

Driving licence

Verbal & written communication

Professional boundaries

Lone-working confidence

Medication administration training

Safeguarding & confidentiality

Job description

The Nelson Trust is a charity delivering holistic recovery support. We seek a compassionate Late & Night Support Worker to safeguard overnight welfare for women in our residential service, and to uphold our therapeutic culture.

The role involves night shifts with some evenings and weekends, pro rata salary £25,000–£26,500 depending on experience, and a strong focus on safeguarding and confidentiality within a supportive team.