Waking Nights Support Worker: Youth Housing (16–25)

Peabody; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Flexible benefits

Pension 10%

Life assurance 4x

Training & apprenticeships

Volunteering days

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a dedicated Waking Nights Support Worker to support young people aged 16-25 with high support needs during overnight hours at Berkhamsted. You will help create a safe, secure, and supportive environment and assist residents towards independence.

Key duties include safeguarding, emotional support, and accurate record-keeping while coordinating with day staff. This is a night-shift role requiring resilience and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable young people aged 16–25.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour while maintaining boundaries.
• Strong safeguarding and trauma-informed practices.
• Good IT and case management skills.
• Strong report writing and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of residents overnight.
• Conduct regular building and welfare checks.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents.
• Address tenancy issues, noise, and anti-social behaviour.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to residents.
• Build relationships and encourage engagement.
• Support and de-escalate challenging situations.
• Complete accurate records, reports, and handovers.
• Promote independence and safeguarding outcomes.

Skills

Working with vulnerable young people

Trauma-informed approach

Safeguarding

Report writing

IT skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Job description

Peabody is seeking a dedicated Waking Nights Support Worker to support young people aged 16-25 with high support needs during overnight hours at Berkhamsted. You will help create a safe, secure, and supportive environment and assist residents towards independence.

Key duties include safeguarding, emotional support, and accurate record-keeping while coordinating with day staff. This is a night-shift role requiring resilience and professional boundaries.