We are seeking a calm and compassionate Night Support Worker to keep young people safe and supported within accommodation services in Durham.
Position: Night Young People Support WorkerLocation: DurhamSalary: £26,436 per annumHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekContract: PermanentClosing Date: 4 October 2026
Please note that access to transport is essential due to the location of the projects and limited public transport links.
About the Role
At Depaul UK, we believe in people’s potential and take action every day to help unlock it. As a Night Young People Support Worker, you will help ensure residents within our supported accommodation remain safe, secure and well supported throughout the night.
You will respond to incidents, manage safeguarding concerns and provide practical and emotional support when residents need it. You will also help new residents settle into the service, maintain accurate records and complete essential health and safety tasks.
Working as part of a close and supportive team, your responsibilities will include:
Maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment overnight
Responding calmly and appropriately to incidents and emergencies
Safeguarding vulnerable young people and escalating concerns
Offering reassurance and support to residents experiencing difficulties
Helping new residents settle into the service
Conducting appropriate building, welfare and safety checks
Maintaining clear and accurate records
Communicating effectively with day staff, colleagues and external agencies
Supporting residents to develop resilience and move towards independence
About You
You may have experience within supported housing, homelessness, social care, youth work, security or another care and support environment.
You will be calm, resilient and confident working overnight, including responding to challenging or unexpected situations. You will communicate clearly, maintain professional boundaries and treat every resident with dignity and respect.
You will also be organised, dependable and able to work independently while contributing positively to a close-knit team.
About the organisation
You will be joining an established national charity providing accommodation, prevention and support services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The organisation is committed to ensuring the people it supports have a meaningful voice in how services are designed, delivered and improved.
Benefits include 26 days' annual leave, increasing with service, pension contributions of up to 7%, tailored training and development, flexible working options where suitable, a cash health plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access and a range of retail, travel and wellbeing discounts.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Night Support Worker, Waking Night Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Supported Housing Worker, Residential Support Worker, Project Worker or Night Concierge.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People. #INDSCP
Salary description
£26436.00 - £26436.00 per year