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
Support Worker (Nights)
Salary: £14,932- £15,092 pa (£13.95- £14.10)
Hours: Monday and Tuesdays, 24 hours per week. Term Time only.
The Night Support Worker is responsible for ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of young people during evening and overnight hours. This includes supporting routines, maintaining a safe environment, and completing required documentation in line with organisational and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Care and Support
Assist young people with evening and nighttime routines, including settling into bed and supporting morning wake-up routines.
Provide high standards of physical and emotional care throughout the night.
Conduct regular overnight checks to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all individuals.Environment and Safety
Maintain the physical environment to high standards of safety, cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation.
Carry out routine domestic duties such as light cleaning and laundry between bedroom checks.
Ensure the security of the premises at all times, including completing safety checks.
Take an active role in fire evacuation procedures and emergency situations.Communication and Teamwork
Liaise effectively with evening and early morning staff, including delivering and receiving formal handovers.
Accurately communicate any concerns, incidents, or changes in wellbeing that require action.Administration and Record Keeping
Complete all required paperwork, including night logs and wellbeing records, prior to the end of each shift.
Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.Professional Standards
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and contribute to achieving organisational goals and inspection standards.
Follow all company policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements.
Participate in training and ongoing professional development programmes.Physical Duties
Support the physical needs of young people where required.
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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.
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♿ 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
Salary description
£13.95 - £14.10 per hour