Waking Nights Support Worker
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,039 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus overtime and Company benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, Dorset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Beaufort Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BSS |
Summary
Waking Nights Support Worker
Young People (16+) Supported Housing
Bournemouth (BH3)
£14.67 per hour | £32,039 per year
42 hours per week | 9pm–9am | 2-week rota | Alternate weekends off
Every night you work can change a young person’s future.
Are you calm under pressure, big-hearted, and passionate about helping young people build independence? If you believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive, we’d love to meet you.
Why Join Beaufort Care Group?
Employee-Owned Trust – you’re part of something we all benefit from
Great Pay & Progression – salary increases after probation and NVQ Level 4 (fully funded)
Paid Training & Overtime – induction, qualifications, team meetings all paid
Fantastic Benefits –5.6 weeks’ holiday (rising with service), Blue Light Card, free DBS, referral bonuses, long-service awards (up to £2,000) & company events
Real Career Development in a growing, values-driven organisation
The Role - Waking Nights Support Worker
As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you’ll support up to six young people aged 16–25 in a safe, welcoming, semi-independent home. You’ll work lone nights, taking responsibility for the service, safeguarding, and emotional support until morning.
What You’ll Be Doing
Keeping young people safe and supported overnight
Responding calmly to incidents, emergencies and safeguarding concerns
Recording and reporting accurately, liaising with on-call support
Housekeeping duties, maintaining a clean, compliant and welcoming home
Encouraging life skills, independence and future goals, providing emotional and practical assistance
Being a consistent, positive role model
What You Bring
Essential
Confidence to work alone and make sound decisions
Calm, resilient approach in challenging situations
Empathy, patience and a trauma-informed approach
Experience with young people or vulnerable groups
Strong communication, IT and record-keeping skills
Commitment to equality, safeguarding and professional development
Desirable
Supported housing or social care experience
Knowledge of trauma, attachment or child development
About Us
For over 20 years, Beaufort Care Group has supported children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs, delivering high-quality, therapeutic care while investing in our team.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.
This Waking Nights Support Worker role is subject to enhanced 'safer recruitment' checks including robust application, recruitment and onboarding processes.
Due to high interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Young People (16+) Supported Housing
Bournemouth (BH3)
£14.67 per hour | £32,039 per year
42 hours per week | 9pm–9am | 2-week rota | Alternate weekends off
Every night you work can change a young person’s future.
Are you calm under pressure, big-hearted, and passionate about helping young people build independence? If you believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive, we’d love to meet you.
Why Join Beaufort Care Group?
Employee-Owned Trust – you’re part of something we all benefit from
Great Pay & Progression – salary increases after probation and NVQ Level 4 (fully funded)
Paid Training & Overtime – induction, qualifications, team meetings all paid
Fantastic Benefits –5.6 weeks’ holiday (rising with service), Blue Light Card, free DBS, referral bonuses, long-service awards (up to £2,000) & company events
Real Career Development in a growing, values-driven organisation
The Role - Waking Nights Support Worker
As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you’ll support up to six young people aged 16–25 in a safe, welcoming, semi-independent home. You’ll work lone nights, taking responsibility for the service, safeguarding, and emotional support until morning.
What You’ll Be Doing
Keeping young people safe and supported overnight
Responding calmly to incidents, emergencies and safeguarding concerns
Recording and reporting accurately, liaising with on-call support
Housekeeping duties, maintaining a clean, compliant and welcoming home
Encouraging life skills, independence and future goals, providing emotional and practical assistance
Being a consistent, positive role model
What You Bring
Essential
Confidence to work alone and make sound decisions
Calm, resilient approach in challenging situations
Empathy, patience and a trauma-informed approach
Experience with young people or vulnerable groups
Strong communication, IT and record-keeping skills
Commitment to equality, safeguarding and professional development
Desirable
Supported housing or social care experience
Knowledge of trauma, attachment or child development
About Us
For over 20 years, Beaufort Care Group has supported children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs, delivering high-quality, therapeutic care while investing in our team.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.
This Waking Nights Support Worker role is subject to enhanced 'safer recruitment' checks including robust application, recruitment and onboarding processes.
Due to high interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.