Evening & Sleep-In Support Worker
Nuu Home Group – Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation (16+)
Locations: Dover & CanterburyHours
Part-time – approximately 4 evening/sleep-in duties per week
Evening Hours: Typically 5:00pm–8:00pm
Pay: £13.20–£13.40 per hour for working hours + £40 per sleep-in
Help Young People Build Brighter Futures
At Nuu Home Group, we believe every young person deserves a safe home, trusted adults and the opportunity to build a positive future.
We provide high-quality supported accommodation for young people aged 16+, supporting them to develop confidence, independence and the practical life skills they need for adulthood.
Following the successful opening of Zion House in Dover and our expansion to Zoe House in Canterbury, we’re looking for a reliable and caring Evening & Sleep-In Support Worker to provide consistent evening and overnight support across both homes.
Experience in supported accommodation, residential childcare, youth work or social care is desirable, although we also value the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.
The Role
This position would particularly suit someone looking for regular part-time evening work with sleep-ins, whether alongside another role, studies or other commitments.
A typical duty will involve working an evening period before completing a sleep-in at one of our homes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting young people during the evening and helping maintain positive routines.
- Building professional and trusting relationships with young people.
- Supporting independence and everyday life skills.
- Completing appropriate evening records and handovers.
- Promoting a calm, safe and welcoming home environment.
- Safeguarding young people and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Remaining at the home overnight during your sleep-in and being available should a young person require support.
- Working across our Dover and Canterbury homes according to the rota.
During a sleep-in, you will have appropriate sleeping facilities and will normally be able to sleep, while remaining available to respond if required.
Although you’ll often work independently, you’ll always have the backing of our management team, with management/on-call support available throughout the night.
Typical Working Pattern
We are looking for someone who can ideally undertake approximately four duties per week across Dover and Canterbury.
Typical duties may include:
5:00pm–8:00pm – Evening Supportfollowed by8:00pm–8:00am – Sleep-In
The exact pattern will be agreed through the rota, and additional evening, day or sleep-in shifts may also be available.
Pay
Evening Support: £13.20–£13.40 per hour, dependent on experience.
Sleep-In: £40 per sleep-in.
A typical 5pm–8pm + sleep-in duty therefore pays approximately £79.60–£80.20.
Any substantive work required during the sleep-in period will be recorded and paid/managed in accordance with applicable working-time and National Minimum Wage requirements.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Caring, dependable and responsible.
- Calm and confident when working independently.
- Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Comfortable responding appropriately if a young person needs support during the night.
- Reliable — particularly because you’ll be providing essential overnight cover.
- Passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes.
- Able to communicate clearly and complete accurate records.
- Happy to work across both Dover and Canterbury.
A full UK driving licence is desirable.
What We Offer
- Regular and predictable evening/sleep-in work.
- £40 sleep-in payment.
- Additional shifts and overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Opportunities to progress into Support Worker, Senior Support Worker and management positions as Nuu Home Group grows.
- 5.6 weeks’ statutory annual leave entitlement (pro rata/as applicable to working pattern).
- Workplace pension, subject to eligibility.
- Enhanced pay arrangements for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
- 24-hour management/on-call support.
- A supportive, relationship-led team where staff are valued.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Pay: £13.20-£13.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
