Waking Night Support Worker

Peabody; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker in Islington, London, to cover 37.5 hours per week. This permanent, full-time night role requires staying alert through the night to support young people aged 16–25 with high support needs, safeguarding wellbeing, and maintaining safety.

Your typical night includes handover, building checks, tenancy issue management, and responding to emergencies, with opportunities for community activities and de‑escalation as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people (16–25) in social housing, education or charity sectors.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and trauma‑informed care.
• Strong report writing and time management.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard wellbeing of residents and support independence.
• Carry out night checks and respond to emergencies.
• De‑escalate challenging situations and provide emotional support.
• Maintain a calm, safe environment overnight.

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above)

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

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Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/1232/1428

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent Full Time

37.5 hrs a week Waking Nights

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Islington, London

Closing Date:

09/10/2026

Vacancy Category:

Service Area:

C & S Commissioned Contracts

Directorate:

Care & Support, Inclusion & Communities

Our Vacancy

Please note: This is a Waking Night position and is not a sleep-in role. You will be expected to work throughout the night and remain alert and available to support young people. Due to the nature of the service, young people may be arriving, leaving, or seeking support during night-time hours, and you must be comfortable responding to these situations as they arise.
Our Vacancy

Waking Nights Support Worker (37.5 hours per week)

Are you ready to make a difference in the quiet hours of the night?
We’re looking for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join us, supporting young people aged 16-25 who have high support needs.
In this role, you’ll be safeguarding wellbeing, encouraging positive relationships, and supporting each resident’s journey towards independence, all while ensuring the safety, calm, and security of our service overnight.

A Typical Night in the Role
Your shift will start with a handover from the day team before you prepare for the night ahead. You’ll carry out building checks to make sure the environment is safe, address tenancy issues like smoking or noise, and be available to respond to any emergencies. You may host activities like a film night to build community spirit, but you’ll also be prepared to de‑escalate challenging situations, offer emotional support, and ensure all residents feel safe.

What We’re Looking For
We want to hear from candidates who can demonstrate, through their application, how they meet the following criteria:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people (16-25 years) in social housing, education, or the charity sector, with a focus on development and personal growth.
• Professional experience of supporting people with complex needs, including homelessness, mental health, high-risk or high-harm behaviours, or high vulnerability.
• Experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviour or conflict, while remaining approachable, engaging effectively, providing constructive support, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and trauma‑informed care.
• Good IT skills, demonstrable experience of managing a complex caseload, strong report‑writing skills, and effective time management.
• Must hold GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

If this sounds like the kind of meaningful work, you’d love to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

Please read before applying
Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

1st stage interviews for this role will take place on Microsoft Teams on Friday 16th October.
2nd Stage interviews will take place in person in Islington on Friday 23rd October.