Waking Night Worker
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,135 to £27,135 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | St Albans, AL1 3JX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Open Door!Position: Waking Night WorkerLocation: St AlbansSalary: £27,135 per annumHours: Full-time (35 hours per week - rolling 4-week rota 9.30pm - 8.30am)Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives? We are looking for a caring and committed Waking Night Worker to join our team at Open Door, a night shelter providing emergency accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.At Open Door, we create a safe, inclusive space where every individual is treated with compassion and respect. You will work collaboratively with a sleep-in colleague to support people throughout the night, helping them feel empowered, valued and able to move towards greater independence.The RoleEnsure the safety and wellbeing of residents overnightOffer emotional support and respond to any crisesCommunicate clearly and adapt to individual needsWork collaboratively with a sleep-in colleaguePromote independence and dignityMaintain accurate records and complete light cleaning dutiesWorking Pattern:9:30pm to 8:30am on a rolling rota, working Mon, Tue, Sat & Sun one week, then Wed, Thu & Fri the next, alternating weekly.About YouYou are reliable, empathetic and committed to helping others. You will bring strong communication skills and a team-focused approach. Experience is welcome but not essential-full training is provided.Hightown Benefits£27,135 per annum (35 hours per week)33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with serviceBlue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailersWorkplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonusAnnual salary and cost of living reviewOngoing training and developmentEmployee assistance helplineThe successful candidate must always maintain appropriate professional boundaries and understand their responsibilities in relation to positions of trust.All appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical clearances.We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.