Waking Night Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 19.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Central Recruitment is seeking Waking Night Support Workers to provide overnight assistance across Victoria and Kilburn, supporting clients in SWEP during cold weather. The role involves intense overnight duties, assessment, and helping people access housing-related support.

Applicants should have frontline social care experience, be able to work nights, and meet DBS and UK right-to-work requirements. Full DBS details and agency registration are outlined in the job spec.

Formación

• Minimum 12 months paid frontline social care experience within last 3 years.
• Fully enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply) with Update Service.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Employment or education history covering last five years.

Responsabilidades

• Provide overnight support to clients.
• Carry out initial assessments.
• Undertake light-touch casework to access support.

Conocimientos

Frontline social care experience

Experience with homelessness

Mental health support

Substance misuse awareness

Descripción del empleo

Central Recruitment is currently recruiting Waking Night Support Workers to work across services in Victoria and Kilburn. The roles will support Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP), providing temporary accommodation and support to people experiencing rough sleeping during periods of cold weather.

We are looking for candidates with previous experience of working with adults and young people with complex support needs, including those related to homelessness, mental health and substance misuse. Duties may include providing overnight support, carrying out initial assessments and undertaking light-touch casework to help individuals access appropriate support.

Shift patterns and pay:

• 12-hour shifts
• Monday to Friday: 7:30 pm 8:30 am
• Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 pm 9:00 am
• £16.59 per hour (£14.80 per hour, plus £1.79 holiday pay)
• Workers must be available to work a maximum of three nights per week
• Applicants must not currently be in a permanent role

Further requirements

To register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current, valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months paid experience in a frontline social care role within the last three years
• A fully enhanced DBS registered on the DBS Update Service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central at a cost of £60
• Employment or education history covering the last five years, which can be verified through the referencing process

Please note that the outlined experience is the minimum first-stage requirement. We will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you can demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.