At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in developing life skills and achieving independence.
- Company: Depaul UK, dedicated to tackling homelessness and championing fairness.
- Benefits: Flexible working, 26 days leave, tailored training, and discounts on various services.
- Other info: Access to transport is essential due to project locations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in young people's lives and help shape brighter futures.
- Qualifications: Empathy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusion and fairness.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Join Us and Help Shape Brighter Futures
At Depaul UK, we believe in people's potential - and we take action every day to help unlock it.
Whether you're supporting young people directly or strengthening our organisation behind the scenes, your work will create real, lasting impact.
Join Us and Help Shape Brighter Futures
At Depaul UK, we believe in people's potential - and we take action every day to help unlock it.
Whether you're supporting young people directly or strengthening our organisation behind the scenes, your work will create real, lasting impact.
About The Role
You'll play a vital part in delivering our mission: tackling homelessness, widening opportunity and championing fairness.
Whatever your specialism, you'll help create a safe, inclusive and empowering environment where people can thrive and move forward with confidence.
- As a
- Night Young People Support Worker at our service in
Durham , you'll empower residents in supported accommodation to develop key life skills, strengthen resilience, and move forward with confidence in education, training, employment, and wellbeing.
Using an assets-based, psychologically informed approach, you'll create SMART support plans, complete risk and needs assessments, and ensure every young person receives personalised, meaningful support.
As part of the team, you'll respond to incidents, safeguard vulnerable clients and help new residents settle into the service.
Working proactively with colleagues and external agencies, you'll use clear communication, strong boundaries and steady problem-solving to maintain safety and wellbeing throughout the night.
Please note that access to transport is essential due to location of the projects and lack of public transport links .
- In This Role, You Will
- Provide safe, supportive accommodation and champion the wellbeing of every client.
- Deliver personalised support plans that empower individuals to achieve independence.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with colleagues, partners and the people we support.
- Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
- Contribute to a positive team culture and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
- Commit to continuous learning and uphold Depaul's values of respect, inclusion, and action.
About You
You believe in people - their strengths, their rights and their potential.
You bring empathy, energy and a solution-focused mindset to your work.
You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast-moving environment.
You're committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your role.
- What You'll Receive
- Tailored training and development
- Flexible working options where suitable
- 26 days annual leave, rising with service
- Family-friendly leave policies
- Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
- Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
- Cash health plan for you and your family
- Death-in-service benefit Access to legal and practical support
- Safer Recruitment
Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment.
All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.
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Night Young People Support Worker in Bishop Auckland employer: Depaul UK
Join a dedicated team in London as a Programme Officer and contribute to a meaningful cause aimed at ending homelessness. Our organisation fosters a collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusivity, offering tailored training, flexible working options, and generous benefits including 26 days of annual leave and a robust pension scheme. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, you will be part of a global movement making a lasting impact on communities worldwide.
