Night Support Worker
Location: North Chailey
Salary: £23,389 - £24,229 per annum pro rata + night enhancements
Night rate enhancements currently include:
- Friday: +25% (£17.03–£17.65/hour)
- Saturday: +50% (£20.44–£21.18/hour)
- Sunday: +25% (£17.03–£17.65/hour)
- Plus double time on bank holidays
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Hours: 33 hours per week (Full Time)
The Role
- 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
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
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Enhanced Annual Leave – 25–30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
- Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support
- Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefit
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Free onsite parking, café, and kitchen facilities
- Fully Funded level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading.
- Plus, they 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 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-28
