Waking Night Practitioner – Youth Service

Four Square is looking for a Waking Night Practitioner to join our Youth Services team, providing trauma-informed, person-centred support to young people who are experiencing homelessness or facing housing insecurity.

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals who are passionate about supporting young females to feel safe, valued and empowered. You’ll be confident working independently during overnight shifts, have excellent communication skills and be able to respond calmly and sensitively to challenging situations while contributing to a supportive wider team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, providing reassurance, emotional support and practical assistance while helping to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where they can build confidence and work towards a more positive future.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, applications are invited from women only. This post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Working pattern: This role operates on a four-week rolling rota, with shifts from 9.45pm to 7.45am, including alternate weekends.

·                    Weeks 1 and 3: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

·                    Weeks 2 and 4: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

All shifts are 10 hours, averaging 35 hours per week over the four-week rota. 

A full Job Description is available for download below.