Waking Night Support Worker
Southampton
24 hours per week, Permanent
Shifts covering: 8pm to 8am, on a rota basis.
Salary point 20: £16,830 per annum (pro rata FTE £25,947)
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.
The Impact You'll Make
As a Waking Night Support Worker at our Woolston, Southampton facility, you will be the steady presence that vulnerable individuals rely on during the night. Your role goes far beyond basic supervision; you will:
- Empower Lives: Help individuals experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health challenges overcome the barriers preventing them from leading fulfilling lives.
- Provide Person-Centred Care: Deliver high-impact support that puts the individual at the heart of everything you do.
- Ensure Safety and Stability: Offer a calm and consistent environment, ensuring our clients feel supported and secure at all times.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a compassionate and resilient individual who shares our core values. No two days are the same here, so we look for:
- Value-Driven Individuals: People whose attitudes and behaviours align with our mission of empathy and respect.
- Experienced or Insightful Caregivers: Ideally, you have experience working with adults facing alcohol and substance misuse problems, or at the very least, a deep understanding of the complexities they face.
- Dedicated Professionals: Someone committed to long-term professional growth within the Health and Social Care sector.
Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Essential Skills and Qualities
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- A calm, caring, and motivational nature is essential for supporting our clients effectively.
- Educational Commitment: You must already hold, or be willing to work towards, a Care Certificate and a Diploma Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (as these are essential requirements for the post).
- Strong Communication: The ability to accurately document and record vital information using electronic systems.
- Personal Drive: You must be naturally empathetic and highly motivated to make a difference in the community.
What we can offer you:
SSJ recognises that our staff are our greatest assets. We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:
- 25 days pro-rata annual leave plus public holidays
- Flexible working options
- Buying additional annual leave
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Counselling, financial, personal support and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
- Electric Car Scheme
- Blue Light Card
SSJ are an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life
At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website at join.unitetheunion.org.
Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026
Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.
Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Pay: £25,947.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
