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Night Support Worker

Chailey Heritage Foundation • Full-time • North Chailey, East Sussex, England • £25,453 - £27,388 / year • 3w ago

Night Support Worker

Location: North Chailey, East Sussex, BN8 4EF

Salary: £25,453 – £27,388 per annum + night enhancements

Hours: 33 hours per week (full-time)

Night rate enhancements currently include:

Friday: +25% (£16.54–£17.80/hour)
Saturday: +50% (£19.84–£21.35/hour)
Sunday: +25% (£16.54–£17.80/hour)
Plus double time on bank holidays

The Role

At the organisation, the children and young adults they support have complex disabilities — but that never defines them. Their colleagues play a vital role in helping them live rich, supported lives and that includes overnight.

As a Night Support Worker, you’ll be part of a warm, skilled team making sure each child and young adult gets the comfort, rest and reassurance they need. You’ll build trusting relationships, follow care plans with confidence, and help every young person feel safe, seen, and valued, even while the world sleeps.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting children and young adults during overnight routines — settling, repositioning, hygiene, and early morning transitions
Delivering safe, person-centred care with dignity and respect
Using specialist equipment like hoists, beds and mobility aids (full training provided)
Helping with medication, feeding (including gastrostomy), and personal care
Monitoring wellbeing throughout the night and recording notes
Being a reliable, compassionate part of a committed team

Shift patterns & enhancements

They offer flexibility where they can, with a core 33-hour week made up of a mix of:

Full Night: 8:30pm – 7:30am
Twilight: 8:30pm – 2:00am
Sunrise: 2:00am – 7:30am

Skills and Qualifications

A caring, compassionate approach with the ability to stay calm and focused overnight
Respect for individuality and a positive approach to disability and diversity
Confidence in working with children and young adults — or a willingness to learn
GCSE-level English and Maths (or equivalent)
Willingness to undertake training, including Health & Social Care Level 3
Availability to work a rota including weekends and public holidays

Desirable:

Experience supporting people with disabilities or complex health needs
A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive Foundation vehicles

Benefits

Enhanced Workplace Pension
Retail and leisure discounts
Healthcare Cashplan
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Health & Wellbeing Resources
Death in Service benefit
Free DBS checks and renewals
Free tea/coffee and kitchen facilities
Onsite café and free parking
Free flu jabs

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.careers.chf.org.uk/job/night-support-worker-27?source=ntp.msn.com

Important Notice

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young adults. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, and relevant occupational health checks. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity with children if you are barred from doing so.

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