Night Support Worker (Intensive Needs)
Lewisham
Young People Support
3 Months
35 Hours Per Week
£17.76 LTD / £15.24 PAYE (inc hol)
Support vulnerable young people overnight in a high-needs supported housing unit in Lewisham, making a lasting impact on their journey towards independence.
THE ROLE
We are recruiting for a compassionate and proactive Night Support Worker to join a respected national charity in their intensive needs service in SE14. Supporting young people aged 16–21, including those at risk of homelessness and care leavers, you will play a vital role in ensuring safety, emotional wellbeing, and skill development during night shifts.
Provide overnight trauma-informed support to young residents aged 16–21
Deliver face-to-face emotional and practical guidance during quiet hours
Support residents with developing life skills such as budgeting and cooking
Conduct regular property checks and manage any urgent maintenance issues
Assist with benefit applications and support young people to attend appointments
Monitor rent payments and follow procedures for addressing arrears
Respond to safeguarding concerns with professionalism and urgency
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people in supported accommodation or similar settings, particularly during lone night shifts.
Previous experience supporting vulnerable young people or care leavers
Confident working alone overnight and managing incidents calmly
Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care
Excellent communication and de-escalation skills
Ability to foster independence and engage young people in meaningful support
THE CONTRACT
Full Time – 35 hours per week
Shift pattern: 20:15 – 07:45, including some weekend work based on rota3-month temporary contract with potential to become permanent
The pay for the role is £17.76 per hour LTD. The PAYE equivalent is £15.24 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate
