Night Support Worker

Posted 07 November 2025
Salary £22.97 via Umbrella
LocationLondon
Discipline Housing
Reference159751
Contact NameRachel Bennett

Job description

Our client, based in London, is currently recruiting for a Night Support Worker on a 3 month temporary contract.

The start date is 17/11/2025. The hourly rate is £22.97 via an umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with rough sleepers and hold an enhanced DBS taken out.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Working in airs to provide night outreach to rough sleepers across London
  • Finding and assessing clients referred via the Streetlink platform
  • Engaging compassionately and assertively with rough sleepers to assess their needs
  • Using a client-centred, empathetic approach

Experience required:

  • Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Risk assessment and management skills
  • Compliance and due diligence
  • Ability to deal with people compassionately
  • Can remain calm under pressure
  • Experience supporting vulnerable people or groups

Working hours:

  • Mon – Fri
  • 20:00 – 04:00 night-time shifts

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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