Learning Support Worker (Afternoon/Evening - 12-month fixed term contract)

Salutem LD Bidco Ltd/ Salutem LD Bidco II Ltd/ Sal; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Ingfield Manor School in Billingshurst, England, is seeking an overnight care worker for maternity cover starting September 2026. You will support young people with evening, night, and morning routines and conduct wellbeing checks.

The role is 18 hours per week, Mon, Tue & Weds 15:30 to 21:30, term-time only (39 weeks). You will maintain a safe, clean environment and participate in training to uphold regulatory standards. Applicants will undergo DBS and safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with evening, nighttime, and morning routines
• Carry out overnight wellbeing and safety checks
• Complete records including night logs and wellbeing reports
• Conduct handovers with day/evening staff to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain security of the premises and follow fire safety procedures
• Provide high-quality physical and emotional support
• Ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment
• Carry out light domestic duties (laundry, housekeeping)
• Assist with physical tasks, including moving equipment
• Participate in training and uphold regulatory and organisational standards

Job description

About The Company

Ingfield Manor School is a non-maintained special school and part of Salutem Care and Education who have services across England and Wales supporting adults and children in residential and educational Environments.

Based in its our own idyllic grounds, Ingfield Manor School offers extensive specialist facilities with the aim to provide an exceptional learning environment, helping children and young people fulfil their potential. Facilities include woodland and outdoor classroom space, high specification sensory room and swimming pool.

At Ingfield Manor School, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. The aim of our services is to provide a safe and stimulating environment that enables children and young people to flourish and grow.

Our IMS provision caters for students aged 3—19 years with neurological motor impairment such as Cerebral Palsy and associated medical and sensory needs. Following the Conductive Education approach, Ingfield Manor School focuses on the holistic development of everyone, including their physical and communication skills.

Our residential provision Acorns provides respite care for students, from Monday to Friday during term time.

Our Woodview provision is for secondary aged students with special educational needs including speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC)

We are immensely proud of our school and our community. We are committed to providing the very best for young people while they are with us, helping them to develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and aspiration to succeed throughout their lives. We know that our staff team make the school what it is today and are the key to a successful future. Staff are well supported by the leadership team and are offered opportunities to progress. We know that each and every one of our staff have a pivotal role to play and we believe in supporting everyone to fulfil their potential. Ingfield Manor School is a rewarding place to work, and staff report high levels of job satisfaction.

Through working for Salutem we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits designed to support you in various aspects of your life through our benefits platform Salutem Extras.

Some of these benefits include free online GP access for you and your family, ensuring that healthcare is readily accessible when you need it most. Additionally, our free employee assistance programme extends its support to both you and your partner, providing essential services such as counselling, financial advice, and legal guidance.

Ingfield Manor School has convenient road links and is a 10 minute drive from Horsham. There is a bus stop 10 minute walk from the school, a large car park for those travelling by car.

New employees joining Ingfield Manor School are guaranteed a warm welcome from the community. Our motto is that ‘Fulfilling Potential’ and we strongly believe that this should include our entire school community. We look forward to getting to know you better and helping you to play your part in providing the very best to our young people.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people with evening, nighttime, and morning routines
• Carry out overnight wellbeing and safety checks
• Complete records including night logs and wellbeing reports
• Conduct handovers with day/evening staff to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain security of the premises and follow fire safety procedures
• Provide high-quality physical and emotional support
• Ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment
• Carry out light domestic duties (laundry, housekeeping)
• Assist with physical tasks, including moving equipment
• Participate in training and uphold regulatory and organisational standards

Maternity cover starting September 2026

Mon, Tues & Weds 15:30pm - 21:30pm

18 hours per week

The post is term-time only - standard 39 week school year within the residential area.

Our Core Values:

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced?

• Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
• Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.
• Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.

We are committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority; therefore, in line with KCSIE, we will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.