Overnight Support Specialist – Women’s Recovery Centre

Nelson Trust; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank/

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Investment in development

Wellbeing and employee assistance

Death in service benefit (2x salary)

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye care scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

The Nelson Trust is seeking a compassionate Late & Night Support Worker to support women in recovery within a residential setting. The role includes overnight supervision, welfare support and recording of incidents, in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Shifts are typically 4:15pm to 8:15am with sleeping-in duties, averaging 28 hours per week. Applicants must have a full driving licence and be prepared to travel when required. This role is restricted to female applicants.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, with willingness to travel as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Warm, approachable manner with ability to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Confident working independently and making sound decisions 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 expectations and recovery goals within the therapeutic community.
• Provide overnight supervision, welfare support and a visible presence within 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, concerns and important client information.
• Support the induction of new residents and encourage engagement with the recovery programme.

Skills

Driving licence

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Independent working

Medication administration training

Safeguarding & equality

Job description

The Nelson Trust is seeking a compassionate Late & Night Support Worker to support women in recovery within a residential setting. The role includes overnight supervision, welfare support and recording of incidents, in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Shifts are typically 4:15pm to 8:15am with sleeping-in duties, averaging 28 hours per week. Applicants must have a full driving licence and be prepared to travel when required. This role is restricted to female applicants.