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Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/1232/1527
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent Full Time
37.5 hrs a week Waking Nights - 9:30pm - 08:30am - 4 on and 4 off rota
Working Hours:
37.5
Location:
Lambeth
Closing Date:
20/11/2026
Vacancy Category:
Service Area:
C & S Commissioned Contracts
Directorate:
Care & Support, Inclusion & Communities
Our Vacancy
Waking Nights Support Worker - Are you ready to make a difference in the quiet hours of the night?
We’re looking for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join us, supporting young people aged 16-25 who have high support needs.
In this role, you’ll be safeguarding wellbeing, encouraging positive relationships, and supporting each resident’s journey towards independence, all while ensuring the safety, calm, and security of our service overnight.
A Typical Night in the Role
Your shift will start with a handover from the day team before you prepare for the night ahead. You’ll carry out building checks to make sure the environment is safe, address tenancy issues like smoking or noise, and be available to respond to any emergencies. You may host activities like a film night to build community spirit, but you’ll also be prepared to de-escalate challenging situations, offer emotional support, and ensure all residents feel safe.
What We’re Looking For
We want to hear from candidates who can demonstrate, through their application, how they meet the following criteria:
- Experience working with vulnerable young people (16-25 years) in social housing, education, or the charity sector, with a focus on development and personal growth.
- Professional experience ofsupporting people with complex needs, including homelessness, mental health, high-risk or high-harm behaviours, or high vulnerability.
- Experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviour or conflict, while remaining approachable, engaging effectively, providing constructivesupport, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
- Good IT skills, demonstrable experience of managing a complex caseload, strong report writing skills, and effective time management.
- Must hold GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, included, and empowered.
What We Offer
- 25 days’ annual leave
- Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and discount
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- Comprehensive training and development
Please read before applying
As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer - you must be eligible to work in the UK and able to work the full contracted hours of 37.5 hours per week.
This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.
1st stage interviews for this role will take place on Microsoft Teams on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th November 2026. If successful, you’ll be invited to an in-person interview at our service in Lambeth during the week commencing 30/11/26.
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