Waking Night Support Worker - Care Leavers

Are you a positive role model looking for an exciting new career opportunity supporting young people to achieve brighter futures?

Job Role

Waking Night Support Worker \- Care Leavers

Location

Trevone House, Gloucester (City Centre)

Reporting To

Senior Support Worker / Team Leader

Salary

£30,659 \- £32,526 per annum , dependent on experience and qualifications.

Shift Pattern

This is a waking night position , working 12\-hour night shifts from 19:30 \- 07:30 on a rotational rota of 4 nights on 4 nights off.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, supportive and nurturing environment throughout the night, responding to the needs of young people, completing welfare checks, supporting emotional wellbeing, and ensuring the smooth running of the service outside of daytime hours.

Full job description available upon request.

Homes2Inspire Ltd is part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of young people and adults across the UK.

Trevone House is Gloucestershire County Council's flagship semi\-independent accommodation service for young people aged 16\-25\. We support care leavers to build independence, develop life skills, and create positive pathways into adulthood.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while helping them navigate some of life's most important transitions.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will provide overnight support to young people, helping to maintain their safety and wellbeing, responding to any incidents or emergencies, offering reassurance where needed, and ensuring accurate record\-keeping throughout the night. You will be an important part of creating a stable and supportive environment where young people feel safe and cared for.

Previous experience within this field, or in a related support role, is essential. We also welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills, relevant life experience, and the right values to support vulnerable young people successfully.

A full UK driving licence is preferred to support young people with appointments, activities, and community engagement.

What Are We Looking For?

A passionate and enthusiastic approach to supporting young people.

A commitment to helping young people achieve positive outcomes and greater independence.

An understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable young people.

Resilience, empathy and the ability to build positive, professional relationships.

The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

Strong communication and record\-keeping skills.

A willingness to learn and develop within a rewarding but challenging environment.

Your Journey With Homes2Inspire

You'll be fully supported from day one and provided with the training and qualifications needed to succeed in your role.

Before commencing work at Trevone House, you'll undertake our fully funded two\-week induction programme, covering topics including:

Safeguarding

Health \& Safety

First Aid

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Trauma\-Informed Practice

Throughout your career, you'll benefit from:

Regular supervision, support and mentoring

Ongoing training and refresher courses

Professional development opportunities

Clear career progression pathways across Homes2Inspire and Shaw Trust

The Benefits

As well as the rewarding nature of supporting young people, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with service (up to 33 days after 5 years)

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Medicash healthcare plan covering dental, optical and specialist treatments

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with 24/7 support and up to 8 counselling sessions

Dedicated wellbeing support team with NHS clinical backgrounds

Shopping, cinema and holiday discounts

Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

£500 Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Subsidised activities and days out with young people

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want a career where you can genuinely make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Information

All successful candidates will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:

Right to work checks

Enhanced DBS check for Children's and Adults' Workforce (paid for by Homes2Inspire)

Satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment requirements

Please note: We are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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