Job Summary SLEEP IN STAFF (WOMEN ONLY ROLE)
Service: Zintarah Haven 18+ (Sutton) – Supporting Vulnerable Young Women Aged 18–25
Location: Sutton, South London (Applicants must live within 60 minutes travel of Sutton or Morden Underground Station)
Salary: £55 per sleep-in shift + £13 per hour if awake for more than one hour dealing with incidents (rare occurrence)
Working Pattern: 2–4 sleep-in nights per week (rota basis)
Shift Times:
- 9:00 PM – shift start
- 10:30 PM – sleep-in begins
- 8:00 AM – wake up for handover
- 9:00 AM – shift ends
Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) Statement – Female Applicants Only
Zintarah Haven is a safe, trauma-informed supported accommodation service specifically for young women aged 18+, many of whom have experienced gender-based violence, abuse, or exploitation. Due to the nature of the service and the need to provide gender-specific emotional and practical support overnight, this post is only open to female applicants.
This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
About the Role
Zintarah Haven 18+ is a trauma-informed, culturally responsive supported accommodation home designed for care-experienced Black and Black mixed-heritage young women aged 18–25. We provide a safe, stable home and personalised support to build the resilience, independence, and life skills needed for a successful transition to adulthood.
We are now seeking reliable and compassionate Night Sleep-In Support Workers to join our team. You will provide a reassuring overnight presence, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents. While you will sleep during the night, you may occasionally need to respond to emergencies or incidents, for which additional pay will be provided if this exceeds one hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment overnight.
- Be available to respond calmly to incidents, safeguarding concerns, or resident needs.
- Complete accurate handover notes and records for day staff.
- Provide reassurance and emotional support if young women require it overnight.
- Uphold safeguarding policies and professional boundaries at all times.
- Work collaboratively with the wider staff team to ensure continuity of care.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience supporting vulnerable young people or adults in supported accommodation, residential care, domestic abuse, or similar settings.
- Understanding of safeguarding, trauma, exploitation, and the systemic inequalities faced by care-experienced young women.
- Experience working with Black and racially minoritised young women is strongly preferred.
- Calm, reliable, and consistent, with strong professional boundaries.
- Able to work a fixed night shift pattern, including weekends, on a rota basis.
- Must live within 1 hour of Sutton or Morden.
Training & Development
We provide:
- Full induction and mandatory safeguarding & trauma training.
- Access to CPD and optional specialist training (e.g. Domestic Abuse Advocacy).
- Opportunity to progress into permanent or longer-term contracts.
About Zintarah Haven & Anima Youth
Zintarah Haven is a project under Anima Youth – a specialist organisation supporting marginalised and care-experienced girls and young women across London. We centre compassionate care, racial equity, and empowerment to help young women reclaim their futures.
To Apply
Apply via Indeed only – applications sent by email will not be reviewed.
Please include:
- Your CV with full work history and explanation for any gaps.
- A 1-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role (include anything not captured in your CV).
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £55.00 per day
Application question(s):
- Are you legally a woman?
(This is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, due to the nature of our work with girls and young women.)
- Are you available to work sleep-in shifts and some weekends as part of a rota?
- Do you have at least 6 of experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults?
- Do you hold a current enhanced DBS check on the Update Service? (If not, are you willing to undergo one before starting the role? We will cover the costs)
- Please outline your earliest start date
Work Location: In person