Location
Lambeth

Hours
Waking nights – up to 4 shifts per fortnight, 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£27,176 per annum

About the Role
Are you ready to make a difference in the quiet hours of the night? We’re looking for a Waking Nights Specialist Support Worker to join our OFSTED regulated service, supporting young homeless people aged 16-18 with high support needs. In this role, you will safeguard wellbeing, encourage positive relationships, and support each resident’s journey towards independence, while ensuring the safety, calm, and security of our service overnight.

A typical night starts with a handover from the day team before preparing for the night ahead. You will carry out building checks to ensure the environment is safe, address tenancy issues such as smoking or noise, and be available to respond to any emergencies. You may host activities like film nights to build community spirit, but you will also be prepared to de-escalate challenging situations, offer emotional support, and ensure all residents feel safe throughout the night.

Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you become part of a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What we offer includes 25 days’ annual leave, two paid volunteering days each year, a flexible benefits scheme with family-friendly options and discounts, 4x salary life assurance, up to 10% pension contribution, and comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Important Information
This role requires an enhanced DBS check. You must be eligible to work in the UK and able to work the full contracted hours. Visa sponsorship is not available. Interviews will be held in person between 15th-19th December 2025 or 5th-9th January 2026. Priority consideration will be given to colleagues at risk of redundancy who state this on their application. Successful applicants currently on legacy Aldwyck or Catalyst Terms & Conditions will transfer to the new Peabody Terms & Conditions. Secondment roles will retain existing Terms & Conditions.

Experience
- Experience working with vulnerable young people aged 16-18 in social housing, education, or the charity sector, focusing on development and personal growth.
- Professional experience supporting people with complex needs including homelessness, mental health issues, high-risk or high-harm behaviours, or high vulnerability.
- Experience managing challenging behaviour and conflict while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed care principles.
- Good IT skills, experience managing complex caseloads, strong report writing, and effective time management.

About You
You are approachable, engaging, and able to provide constructive support while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. You demonstrate empathy and resilience in challenging situations and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people.

Qualifications
Must hold GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).