Support Worker (Waking Night)

Affinity Trust; Broad Oak; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy & sell annual leave

Stream pay as you earn

Wellbeing scheme

Fully funded health plan (SimplyHealth

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Affinity Trust is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our waking nights team in a small Registered Care Home at Broad Oak, Brede, East Sussex. You will support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, providing personalised care during night hours.

Training is provided, with opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. The role is 36 hours per week, over nights, with some weekend work and paid hourly at £13.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or complex needs.
• Ability to provide personal care and wellbeing support during night shifts.
• Willingness to undertake training and NVQ in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time and early-morning support tailored to individual routines.
• Assist with personal care, wellbeing and safe mobility within the home.
• Administer medication as required and report changes to care plan.

Skills

Compassionate care

Night shift support

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Introduction

• Location:Broad Oak, Bread, East Sussex
• Hourly rate:£13.10 per hour*
• Hours per week:Part time - 36 hours (4 Waking Nights)
• Training Provided:Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Supporting people to live great lives

As a Support Worker at Affinity Trust, you will make a difference every day, supporting people to live their best lives, giving them confidence and choice.

We’re looking for a compassionate Support Worker to join our waking nights team in our small Registered Care Home in Broad Oak, Brede, East Sussex, where you’ll support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Because you’ll be working in people’s own home, building genuine connections matters. Some people may like to stay up late watching a film, listening to music with a hot chocolate, or enjoying a relaxing bath before bed. Others may be early risers who need support to get up and prepare for the day. You’ll provide calm, responsive support throughout the night and early morning, tailored to each person’s individual needs and routines.

Support may include personal care and wellbeing, safely administering medication, and helping people move around their home. Waking night shifts run from 10:00pm to 7:30am, and you’ll need to work flexibly, including some weekends. You’ll also need to attend training and daytime meetings when required.

*Pay rate of £13.10 is effective as of 26th October 2026. Current rate £13.00

Our Benefits

• Buy & sell annual leave
• Access pay as you earn via Stream - https://stream.co/en
• Wellbeing scheme
• Fully funded health plan via SimplyHealth (GP, dental, optical)
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Pension & Life Assurance

An enhanced DBS check is required (paid for by us).

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