We're looking for a caring and compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our Forensic Mental Health service located in Kingston.
£Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
Free DBS
The waking night support worker will provide skilled waking-night support across the pathway, maintaining safety and relational security while responding to customers' emotional, mental health, medication and practical needs overnight. Maintain an active and visible waking-night presence as part of a team, with no lone support working in the service model.
~ Engage customers who are distressed, unsettled or awake overnight and provide calm, trauma-informed and boundaried support.
Experience of waking-night work with people who have mental health or other complex needs, or closely comparable work requiring safe decisions overnight.
The service is anticipated to open on 4 January 2027, subject to contract finalisation, successful mobilisation and confirmation of operational readiness.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Night Care Assistant - Flexible Hours in Kingston upon Thames employer: Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing
Look Ahead is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment in Tower Hamlets where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals. With generous benefits including up to 30 days of annual leave and a robust pension scheme, we prioritise employee wellbeing and growth, fostering a culture of empathy and respect. Join us to be part of a diverse team dedicated to promoting mental health and social inclusion, while enjoying exclusive discounts and opportunities for professional development.
Contact Details:
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Recruitment Team
