Night Support Worker - North Chailey - Chailey Heritage Foundation

Description

Night Support Worker

Are you calm under pressure, quick on your feet, and passionate about helping others? Are you looking for night work that's more meaningful than most?

If so, this could be the perfect night shift for you.

Location: North Chailey, East Sussex, BN84EF

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

At Chailey Heritage Foundation, the children and young adults we support have complex disabilities — but that never defines them. Our 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

We offer flexibility where we 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

What you'll bring:

• 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

Bonus if you also have:

• Experience supporting people with disabilities or complex health needs

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive Foundation vehicles

Why join us?

At Chailey Heritage Foundation, you'll do meaningful work, supported by a close-knit team who value trust, teamwork and compassion. Whether you're new to care or bringing years of experience, we'll support you to learn, grow and thrive.

We don't just offer jobs — we offer a place to belong.

The rewards go beyond salary:

• 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

Ready to apply?

We review applications on a rolling basis — so don't wait to submit yours.

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There's no closing date — we're reviewing applications as they arrive – so don't delay, apply today.

Important Notice

Chailey Heritage Foundation 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.