Night Support Worker
Location: North Chailey
Salary: From A GBP 26,237 per annum (including 10 night enhancement)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
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, youll be part of a warm, skilled team making sure each child and young adult gets the comfort, rest and reassurance they need. Youll build trusting relationships, follow care plans with confidence, and help every young person feel safe, seen, and valued, even while the world sleeps.
What youll 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 and 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 youll 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 and 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, youll do meaningful work, supported by a close:knit team who value trust, teamwork and compassion. Whether youre new to care or bringing years of experience, well support you to learn, grow and thrive.
We dont just offer jobs : we offer a place to belong.
More than just your salary
We believe in nurturing potential : for children and young people, and for colleagues too. Thats 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 and Wellbeing Support
* Enhanced Pension Scheme and Death In Service Benefit
* Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Retail and leisure discounts
* Free onsite parking, cafÃ, and kitchen facilities
* Fully Funded level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading.
Plus, we cover the cost of all DBS checks and renewals.
Take the Next Step
If youre ready to build on your care experience and step into a leadership role where youll support colleagues and shape the lives of children and young people, wed love to hear from you.
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.
careers.chf.uk/job/night:support:worker:5913034