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Night Support Worker

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 28,080 - 33,696 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

EduTalent are working with a specialist residential setting in Hailsham that supports children and young people aged 8–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This nurturing, therapeutic environment is designed to help young people feel safe, build independence, and achieve positive outcomes through a holistic and person-centred approach. The setting provides tailored support to meet a range of needs, including those requiring overnight care, reassurance, and structure.
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of young people throughout the night, providing consistent support and maintaining a calm, secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
  * Provide attentive overnight supervision and support for young people aged 8–18
  * Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents throughout the night
  * Carry out regular checks and respond calmly to any needs or incidents
  * Support young people who may wake during the night, offering reassurance and guidance
  * Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
  * Accurately record incidents, observations, and safeguarding concerns
  * Work in line with PACE principles (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)
  * Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and trauma-informed approaches
  * Collaborate with the wider team through detailed handovers
Requirements
Essential:
  * Full UK driving licence and access to transport
  * Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH and/or ASD
  * A calm, patient, and resilient approach
  * Ability to work waking night shifts on a rota basis
  * Strong communication and teamwork skills
  * Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Desirable:
  * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
  * Knowledge of PACE, PBS, or trauma-informed care
  * Experience in residential childcare or specialist settings
Important Information
  * Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
  * Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.
Shift Pattern
  * Full-time hours (40–48 hours per week)
  * 12-hour waking night shifts
  * Typical shift: 9:30pm – 9:30am
Qualification Pathway
Candidates without a Level 3 qualification will be enrolled onto the qualification following successful completion of a 6-month probation period.
Benefits
  * Supply to permanent opportunity
  * Full-time hours
  * Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
  * Opportunity to gain a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
  * Supportive therapeutic and multidisciplinary team
  * Structured career progression opportunities
  * Meaningful and rewarding role supporting vulnerable young people
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with SEMH and ASD needs and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you

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