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

• 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=chf.org.uk

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