Waking Night Project Worker

Waking Night Project Worker

Location: St Albans
Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week)
Salary: £25,122/£13.42 per hour

We are looking for a reliable and committed Waking Night Project Worker to join our team at Martin House, supporting adults who have experienced homelessness. This is a vital overnight role where you will provide a calm, compassionate presence while ensuring the service remains safe, secure and welcoming for everyone.

You will support residents in a way that builds confidence and independence, respects individual choices, and helps people feel included and valued. Working closely with colleagues, you will contribute to a supportive team culture and respond calmly to situations as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support to residents, promoting safety, wellbeing and independence
• Offer reassurance, guidance and emotional support with empathy and respect
• Respond confidently and calmly to incidents, emergencies or crises
• Communicate effectively in ways that meet individual needs
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive, inclusive environment
• Administer medication where required
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns promptly
• Ensure the safety and security of the building throughout the night

You will bring strong communication skills, a flexible and positive approach, and a genuine commitment to supporting others. Experience is helpful but not essential - we are looking for people who are caring, collaborative and motivated to make a real difference.

Hightown Benefits

• £25,122per annum (37.5 hours per week)/£13.42 per hour
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (pro rata)
• Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
• Mileage paid for car usage
• Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
• Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
• Long Service Awards
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee assistance helpline

We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.