Trauma-Informed Night Support Worker – Youth Housing

Salvation Army Homes; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Healthcare benefits

Matched pension up to 6%

Training opportunities

Cycle to work

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Salvation Army Homes’ Graham House in North Somerset is seeking a dedicated Support Worker (nights) to provide trauma‑informed support to young people aged 16–30 across our accommodation services. The role involves 13 support hours per week with two overnight sleep‑in shifts on a rolling rota.

You will work to meet Ofsted standards, respond to safeguarding concerns, and keep concise records on our databases, with flexibility to cover a 24/7 rota and travel to other sites in North Somerset.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience and passion for supporting young people.
• Strong desire to improve the lives of young people.
• Experience of a variety of software systems.
• Values-driven approach aligned to our mission.
• Ability to work flexibly to cover a 24/7 rota.
• A current UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Willingness to complete SAH core training and induction programme.

Responsibilities

• Meet Ofsted Standards for supported housing services.
• Meet the needs of our young people.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately and manage risks.
• Co-produce service development.
• Keep concise electronic records on databases and systems.

Skills

Youth support

Empathy

Flexibility

Driving licence

Job description

Salvation Army Homes’ Graham House in North Somerset is seeking a dedicated Support Worker (nights) to provide trauma‑informed support to young people aged 16–30 across our accommodation services. The role involves 13 support hours per week with two overnight sleep‑in shifts on a rolling rota.

You will work to meet Ofsted standards, respond to safeguarding concerns, and keep concise records on our databases, with flexibility to cover a 24/7 rota and travel to other sites in North Somerset.