Waking Nights Support Worker: Empower Youth Overnight

Peabody; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits: healthcare, dental,

4x Life Assurance and up to 10% a year

Professional development funding (appr

Volunteer days

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Peabody in Berkhamsted is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker to assist young people aged 16-25 with high support needs. You will safeguard wellbeing, foster positive relationships, and support each resident’s progress toward independence while ensuring overnight safety.

The role includes night shifts (12.5 hours) as part of a rolling 8-week rota, building checks, responding to emergencies, de-escalation, emotional support, and maintaining a calm, secure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people (16-25) in social housing, education, or the charity sector.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs, including homelessness, mental health, high-risk or high-harm behaviours, or high vulnerability.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
• Good IT skills, managing a complex caseload, strong report writing and time management.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard wellbeing, encourage positive relationships, and support each resident’s journey towards independence, ensuring overnight safety.
• Carry out building checks and respond to any emergencies during night shifts.
• De-escalate challenging situations and provide emotional support to residents.
• Maintain professional boundaries while engaging with residents and staff.
• Prepare for handover and contribute to a calm, secure overnight service.

Skills

IT skills

Time management

Report writing

Professional boundaries

Job description

Peabody in Berkhamsted is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker to assist young people aged 16-25 with high support needs. You will safeguard wellbeing, foster positive relationships, and support each resident’s progress toward independence while ensuring overnight safety.

The role includes night shifts (12.5 hours) as part of a rolling 8-week rota, building checks, responding to emergencies, de-escalation, emotional support, and maintaining a calm, secure environment.