Night Support Worker in Lewes)

Night Support Worker

Location: North Chailey

Salary: From £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, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 such as hoists, beds and mobility aids (full training provided).
• Assisting 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

• Full Night: 8:30pm – 7:30am
• Twilight: 8:30pm – 2:00am
• Sunrise: 2:00am – 7:30am

Requirements & Experience

• 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.

Additional Experience (Preferred)

• Experience supporting people with disabilities or complex health needs.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive Foundation vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Annual Leave – 25-30 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing Support.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme & Death In Service Benefit.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Free onsite parking, café, and kitchen facilities.
• Fully funded Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading.
• Coverage of DBS checks and renewals.

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