We are recruiting for Waking Night Workers

We are looking for a caring and professional staff to join our incredible staff team who preferably has experience of working within Drug and Alcohol services or similar fields such as Offender Services, Mental Health or Homeless Charities.  

Kenward Trust at Yalding provides primary stage residential treatment to residents who are experiencing difficulties as a consequence of drug and alcohol misuse. We pride ourselves that we work with a trauma informed, person centred approach providing treatment via the 12 Step Programme or the Recovery Model incorporating SMART. These interventions are led by a Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist. 

A Night worker is responsible for: 

• Ensuring the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of residents 

• Ensuring the individual daily night requirements and treatment needs of residents are met. 

• Monitoring and administering medication.

• Organising and facilitating the evening running of the therapeutic community 

• Supporting the Keyworker & Therapeutic teams.

• Ensuring  risk is monitored and minimised.

• Organising and facilitating the residents in preparing for the daily programme and activities.

• Competitive starting salary

• These posts are permanent 

• Based on a 8 week rolling rota of 4 shifts on/ 4 shifts off

• Shifts start at 8pm to 8am

This is a demanding but rewarding role and candidates need to be able to work well under pressure, be able to think quickly and use their own initiative. We require strong team players who can build positive relationships and embrace diversity

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and be required to provide supporting references.

Closing date: 13th February 2026

To apply: Please download the full job description and our application form, and submit the completed application form to jane.wenban@kenwardtrust.org.uk