QR code linking to this job posting Waking Night Support Worker in London inLondon PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025

£28,880 per year  PERMANENT 
BLUE LIGHT CARD CASELOAD FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH PENSION

Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd

Fully paid induction plus award‑winning learning & development, ILM courses and apprenticeship programmes for clear career progression.
Annual leave that increases up to 30 days with length of service — strong work–life balance as you grow.
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Look Ahead’s membership of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant — extra wellbeing and safety support for women.
Free DBS and staff discounts/Blue Light Card access reduce upfront costs when returning to or changing jobs.
Waking‑night shift frees daytime for childcare, appointments or study — ideal for women juggling family or daytime commitments.
Stable, not‑for‑profit London employer with wide service areas (mental health, young people, homelessness) plus pension (up to 4%) and life cover.
Be the calm, awake presence young people need — Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd is recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker for its Young People Social Care Service in Tower Hamlets (E3). This permanent, full‑time role pays £28,880 per annum for a 40‑hour week and offers a thoughtful package designed to support you: annual leave rising to 30 days, free DBS, fully paid induction and ongoing training (including ILM courses and apprenticeships), a cycle‑to‑work scheme, employee assistance and wellbeing resources, pension contributions up to 4% and life assurance, staff awards and exclusive discounts. As a not‑for‑profit with a strong social purpose, Look Ahead champions inclusive, person‑centred care — a role listed positively on jobsincare.com.

This role suits compassionate, resilient carers who enjoy working with young people and can handle varied, sometimes challenging behaviour with calm and professionalism. You will build trusting relationships, help tenants with daily living skills (cooking, budgeting, bedtime routines), support independent living, complete assessments and paperwork, manage risk with an attitude of positive risk‑taking, carry out handovers, follow lone‑working and health & safety protocols and liaise with partner organisations. Essential: NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent and some relevant experience supporting people with mental health needs; you must be legally eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship). To apply, click the "Apply Now" button shown with this listing.
Fully paid induction plus award‑winning learning & development, ILM courses and apprenticeship programmes for clear career progression.
Annual leave that increases up to 30 days with length of service — strong work–life balance as you grow.
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Look Ahead’s membership of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant — extra wellbeing and safety support for women.
Free DBS and staff discounts/Blue Light Card access reduce upfront costs when returning to or changing jobs.
Waking‑night shift frees daytime for childcare, appointments or study — ideal for women juggling family or daytime commitments.
Stable, not‑for‑profit London employer with wide service areas (mental health, young people, homelessness) plus pension (up to 4%) and life cover.
 


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