Waking Night Support Worker - Young People Supported Accommodation

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on social care is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Gloucester. This full-time role involves ensuring the safety of residents during night shifts, maintaining building cleanliness, and providing support. The ideal candidate should demonstrate empathy, good judgment in health and safety, and effective communication skills. Join our mission to transform lives and be part of a supportive team that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced pension and sick pay

Death in service benefit

Free subscription to Benenden Cashback plan or Perkbox Discounts

Excellent training and support

Access to a Workplace Welfare Manager

Qualifications

• Able to engage with diverse residents and listen to their needs.
• Experience in health and safety procedures required.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of residents.
• Liaise with support staff for effective handovers.
• Undertake light maintenance duties as needed.
• Defuse situations affecting well-being.

Skills

Empathy

Judgement in health and safety

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Role overview

Are you tired of the same old night jobs? We are seeking a proactive, personable, stay-awake-at-night type of person to join our team as a Waking Night Support Worker (internally known as a Building Supervisor) in Gloucester.

Who we are looking for

If you love working nights, stay busy during quiet shifts, and are always happy to talk and help people, you could be a great fit.

Role details

This is a full-time position based in our supported accommodation buildings in Gloucester. Responsibilities include working a rolling rota of 4 shifts per week (12.25 hours per shift, 8:00 PM – 8:15 AM, 1 hour unpaid break).

Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings are safe and secure for residents and act as a point of contact for residents.
• Liaise with support staff to ensure clear information flow between shifts through handovers.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the building; undertake light maintenance duties.
• Engage with residents and listen to their needs.
• Defuse situations affecting health, safety, or well-being; undertake health and safety checks and walk-arounds during shifts.
• Use sound judgement to resolve issues or seek support from peers or emergency services when needed.
• Demonstrate empathy and patience toward residents.

Training and career progression

Tailored, specific training will support you to progress through a training pathway within CCP. We promote Health, Wellbeing, Diversity, and Inclusion in all our services and staff.

Team and environment

Our close-knit teams of Building Supervisors, Support Workers, and Project Managers deliver soutien over a rota pattern. Experience with a diverse cross section of society is useful but not essential, as training and induction are provided.

Values and expectations

We look for empathetic, driven people who can motivate others and embrace opportunity, learning, and reflection. You will help CCP transform lives.

Application

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals and values, apply by clicking the "Apply" button to begin your journey with us.

About CCP

Established in 1989, CCP is a registered charity focused on addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We operate across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

Reasons to join CCP

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with additional days per year and option to purchase more
• Enhanced pension and sick pay
• Death in service benefit
• Free subscription to Benenden Cashback plan or Perkbox Discounts
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer
• Excellent training and support to excel in your role
• Participation in groups such as Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing
• Access to a Workplace Welfare Manager for support
• Be part of an organisation delivering social value; see our Impact Report

Values

We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values: show gratitude, demonstrate pride, integrity, reflect and learn, continuous improvement, and bring your best self.

Job details

Position: Night Worker (Supported Accommodation) – Job ID 1007

Hours: 4 shifts of 8:00 PM – 8:15 AM per week on a rolling rota

Contract: Permanent

Location: Gloucester

Pay: £29,484 per year (Band B)

Closing Date: 6 October 2025 (CCP reserves the right to close early)

Equal opportunity and safeguarding

CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all. Our safeguarding policy guides recruitment. A prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. The role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check paid for by CCP.

Additional information

Please review attached job attachments for further insights. Annual leave for part-time staff is pro-rated. Holidays are paid or time off in lieu. Business mileage policy and vehicle requirements apply for contracted staff only.