About the Role - Waking Night Coach (Ninfield)
Joining SuperCare's newest Learning Disabilities home in Ninfield means helping build a safe, nurturing environment for children with complex needs. Many of the young people you'll support may be autistic, non-verbal, have ADHD, ASC, epilepsy, Down syndrome or global developmental delay. Nights can be unpredictable and they rely on adults who can stay calm, patient, and reassuring when routines change or anxieties rise.
Your role as a Waking Night Coach (Support Worker) is to keep the home safe, offer stability, and provide comfort and consistency throughout the night.
-----------------------------------
What You'll Do
As a Waking Night Coach, you'll focus on safety, regulation, and gentle support:
* Respond calmly to children who may wake unsettled, anxious, or dysregulated.
* Support young people who are non-verbal or who use alternative communication.
* Monitor children with epilepsy, medical needs, or sleep-related vulnerabilities.
* Carry out night-time safety checks and follow all safeguarding procedures.
* Maintain consistent routines to help children feel safe and regulated.
* Keep clear logs throughout the night and hand over to the day team.
* Drive if required for emergencies or safeguarding needs (full UK licence desired due to rural location).
-----------------------------------
What We're Looking For
This role needs people who are steady, patient, and confident supporting children with learning disabilities:
* Minimum 1 year experience in a residential children's home.
* Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, ASC, non-verbal communication, epilepsy, Down syndrome or Global Development Delay.
* Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent).
* Comfortable using communication tools for non-verbal young people.
* Calm and consistent through night-time behaviours or heightened emotions.
* Resilient, nurturing, and child-centred in challenging moments.
* Full UK driving licence strongly desired due to the remote location.
-----------------------------------
Competitive Salaries
* During Probation: £13.29/hr on weekdays, £15.23/hr on weekends (Avr. £25,900 per annum)
* Post Probation: £14.41/hr on weekdays, £16.62/hr on weekends (Avr. £28,000 per annum)
-----------------------------------
Working Pattern
We operate a consistent pod-based rota to support a healthy work-life balance:
* Waking night rota: 2 nights on, 2 nights off (10:00pm-8:00am)
-----------------------------------
Why Join SuperCare?
SuperCare is building a reputation as a leading provider of children's residential care across East Sussex. We offer:
* Salary 20% above sector average.
* 36 days of in-person training every year.
* Fully funded Level 3 Diploma for those completing their qualification.
* Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access.
* Well-being package and gym stipend.
* Pension scheme and performance bonus.
* Free parking and shared company vehicles.
* Clear progression to Senior Night Coach and beyond.
-----------------------------------
Next Steps
If you're passionate about supporting children with learning disabilities and want to be part of a brand-new home shaping exceptional care from day one, we'd love to hear from you.
To learn more about our mission and values, visit supercare.org.
#INDUCK