Waking night support worker job in East Sussex

Waking night support worker

NQT Education Sector:
Unspecified
Education Sector:
SEN Jobs
Education Role:
Specialist SEN Non-Classroom Support Jobs
Region:
South East
Area:
East Sussex
Internal Vacancy?:
No
Subject:
Health & Social Care
Employment Type:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Long Term Supply
Salary:
£14 to £15 per day
Salary Description:
£14.00 - £15.00 per day
Posted:
05-Jun-26
Recruiter:
Academics
Job Ref:
JCWNS0506

Waking Night Support Worker

Salary: £14.24 per hour
Hours: Up to 44 hours per week (4 nights per week)
Shift Pattern: 10:00pm – 9:00am, Sunday to Thursday
Contract: Term Time Only

Location: Bexhill

At academics, we are looking for a waking night support worker to join a small, supportive team within a residential setting for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

The role involves providing overnight care, support and supervision to pupils and students aged 5-19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties, and associated SEND.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be:

* Positive, patient and caring
* Committed to providing high-quality support and care
* Experienced in supporting children and young people with additional needs
* Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or an equivalent relevant qualification)

Working Hours

The successful candidate will work up to 44 hours per week across four waking night shifts, operating on a rota basis between 10:00pm and 9:00am, Sunday to Thursday, during term time only.

Start date ASAP
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
PAYE, term time only
If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Health & Social Care degree, it’s an excellent use of your degree
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!

Academics are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB)

Contact Details:
Academics
Tel: 01892 676076
Contact: Jazmin Cutter

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