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.

Contact information

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