Details:
- Salary: £25,122 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: St Albans
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Waking Night Project Worker
Location: St Albans
Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week)
Salary: £25,122/£13.42 per hour
We are looking for a reliable and committed Waking Night Project Worker to join our team at Martin House, supporting adults who have experienced homelessness. This is a vital overnight role where you will provide a calm, compassionate presence while ensuring the service remains safe, secure and welcoming for everyone.
You will support residents in a way that builds confidence and independence, respects individual choices, and helps people feel included and valued. Working closely with colleagues, you will contribute to a supportive team culture and respond calmly to situations as they arise.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overnight support to residents, promoting safety, wellbeing and independence
Offer reassurance, guidance and emotional support with empathy and respect
Respond confidently and calmly to incidents, emergencies or crises
Communicate effectively in ways that meet individual needs
Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive, inclusive environment
Administer medication where required
Maintain accurate records and report concerns promptly
Ensure the safety and security of the building throughout the nightYou will bring strong communication skills, a flexible and positive approach, and a genuine commitment to supporting others. Experience is helpful but not essential - we are looking for people who are caring, collaborative and motivated to make a real difference.
Hightown Benefits
£25,122per annum (37.5 hours per week)/£13.42 per hour
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (pro rata)
Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
Mileage paid for car usage
Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
Long Service Awards
Annual salary and cost of living review
Ongoing training and development
Employee assistance helplineWe will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer