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Chailey Heritage Foundation • Full-time • North Chailey, East Sussex, England • £24,969 - £27,169 / year • 12h ago

Support Worker

Salary: £24,969 - £27,169 FTE DOE

Enhancements: Weekends +25% (16.23- 17.65) | Bank Holidays double time (25.96 – 28.24) subject to change.

Location: North Chailey (BN8 4EF)

Hours: 21–37 per week | You could be scheduled on any of these shifts as part of our 4-week rota.

Morning: 07:00–14:00
Late: 13:45–21:00
Split: 07:30–10:00 & 15:00–21:00

(Bank contracts currently unavailable. Sponsorships not offered.)

Why Us?

This is more than a support role. It’s the start of a meaningful career where your values, compassion, and commitment can shine. At Chailey Heritage Foundation, you’ll find training, progression, and the chance to grow into new opportunities — all while making a real impact every day for children and young people with complex disabilities.

You’ll find:

A true sense of purpose and belonging.
A supportive team that values empathy and compassion.
Extensive training and career progression opportunities, including a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

What You'll Do:

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide hands-on care and create unforgettable experiences for the children and young people. Your responsibilities include:

Safeguarding: Ensuring safety and well-being tailored to their needs.
Health and Wellbeing: Supporting eating, drinking, medication, and managing epilepsy.
Mobility: Assisting with powered mobility and equipment.
Intimate Care: Maintaining dignity while meeting hygiene needs.
Activities & Outings: Encouraging engagement in exciting activities and trips.

With comprehensive training, you’ll develop the skills to excel while enriching lives every day.

What We’re Looking For:

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

A basic understanding of the care needs of individuals with physical disabilities.
Empathy, patience, and a positive outlook on diversity.
Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting young people in activities.
Willingness to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities or a willingness to drive Foundation vehicles is a bonus!

More than just your salary!

We believe in nurturing potential — for children and young people, and for colleagues too. That’s why we invest in you with:

Competitive Salary
Enhanced Annual Leave – 25–30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support with 24/7 Doctor Line
Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefit
Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Retail and leisure discounts
Onsite parking
Café, and kitchen facilities

Plus, we cover the cost of all DBS checks and renewals.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://www.careers.chf.org.uk/job/support-worker-5862159?source=chf.org.uk

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