Job Description:

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.

What you’ll 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 

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 you’ll 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 & 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, you’ll do meaningful work, supported by a close-knit team who value trust, teamwork and compassion. Whether you’re new to care or bringing years of experience, we’ll support you to learn, grow and thrive.

We don’t 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. That’s 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 & 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.

Plus, we cover the cost of all DBS checks and renewals.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to build on your care experience and step into a leadership role where you’ll support colleagues and shape the lives of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.