Night Support Worker - Colchester
- Colchester, Essex
- Temporary·On-site
- Full time
- £14 - £16 Per Hour
Job Description
Night Support Worker
Colchester | Full-Time | 4pm to 9am | 7-Day Rota | On-Site
Caritas Futures is recruiting for a Night Support Worker to join a specialist supported accommodation service in Colchester, supporting individuals affected by homelessness, domestic abuse, modern slavery, human trafficking, housing-related issues, and other complex needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience in housing, homelessness, domestic abuse, hostels, supported living, mental health, substance misuse, or other vulnerable services.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overnight support, welfare checks, and safeguarding intervention where required Deliver one-to-one support sessions tailored to individual needs Complete and review risk assessments and support plans Assist with PIP applications, benefits, housing matters, and accessing external services Respond to incidents, emergencies, and safeguarding concerns appropriately Liaise with healthcare professionals, local authorities, and partner agencies Manage referrals, appointments, case records, and shift handovers Promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for residents
Requirements
Experience supporting vulnerable adults within homelessness, housing, domestic abuse, modern slavery, trafficking, mental health, or related services Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries Ability to manage changing priorities and levels of need throughout a shift Confident working independently and responding to emergencies Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
What's on Offer:
Ongoing contract opportunity Supportive and experienced team Training and professional development Meaningful work making a genuine difference Dedicated support from Caritas FuturesInterviews are taking place immediately. Apply today to be part of a service helping vulnerable people achieve safety, stability, and independence.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy