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, 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 & 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 click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. 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.