Waking Night Support Worker (St Mary's School & College)

East Sussex County Council; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for their residential special school. The role involves providing support to pupils during night hours and maintaining a safe environment. This part-time position offers 22 hours a week over two nights. Candidates need a Health & Social Care Level 3 qualification. Salary is £13.21 per hour, with a closing date for applications on 17 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant Level 3 qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils/students within the residential setting.
• Maintain a safe, positive and caring environment during night-time hours.

Skills

Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

Overview

Waking Night Support Worker; 22 hours per week - 2 nights per week (22:00-09:00). St Mary’s is seeking to recruit a Waking Night Support Worker to work within a small, dedicated team who are responsible for providing support to pupils/students within our residential setting. St Mary’s is a residential special school and college for pupils / students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND.

Details

Salary: £13.21 per hour

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, term time only

Hours: 22 hours per week - 2 nights per week (22:00-09:00). The successful applicant will work 22 hours per week over two nights, to a shift rota, between 10:00pm to 9:00am, Sunday to Thursday, term time only.

Closing date: 17 November 2025 at noon. Interviews will be held soon after. Interview date: Shortly after deadline

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils/students within the residential setting.
• Maintain a safe, positive and caring environment during night-time hours.

Qualifications

• Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant Level 3 qualification (required).

How to apply

Please request an application pack by email: [e-mail]

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

St Mary’s is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding, as well as promoting the welfare of the pupils. All successful applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. We do not accept CVs. Previous applicants need not apply.

About us

St Mary’s is a residential special school and college.

Additional Information: Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.