Female Support Workers - Haywards Heath

Unicare Complex Care; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider for vulnerable adults is looking for passionate Support Workers in Haywards Heath. The role involves providing personal care, emotional support, and life skills coaching to adults with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs. Candidates should possess resilience and experience in support roles is desirable, but training will be provided. This position offers flexible hours and the chance to make a meaningful impact in people's lives through a person-centred approach.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Full training and career progression

Company pension

Employee mentoring programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Desirable experience working with people with autism, learning disabilities, or mental health needs.
• Willingness to train in Positive Behaviour Support and Trauma-Informed Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 personal care and emotional support.
• Support individuals with hygiene, nutrition, and medication.
• Accompany residents to appointments and community activities.

Skills

Experience supporting people with autism

Calm and resilient

Job description

Pay

From £13.00 per hour

Job Description

Location: Haywards Heath

Hours: 8am-8pm & 8pm-8am (Waking Nights)

Employer: Unicare Complex Care Specialist

Support Adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs

Are you passionate about making a real difference? Join Unicare Complex Care and be part of a team dedicated to empowering vulnerable adults to live with dignity, independence, and purpose.

Who You'll Be Supporting

At Unicare, we provide 24/7 supported living for adults aged 18-64 who have:

• Autism and learning disabilities
• Complex trauma and mental health challenges
• Behaviours that challenge
• High support needs with personal care, daily living, and emotional regulation

Each resident requires consistent, structured, and person-centred support to thrive in a safe and respectful environment.

What You'll Do

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide 1:1 personal care, emotional support, and life skills coaching
• Support individuals with hygiene, nutrition, medication, and managing routines
• Accompany residents to appointments, community activities, education, and volunteering
• Promote independence while ensuring safety and safeguarding at all times
• Help manage risks including self-neglect, emotional distress, and social vulnerability

What We're Looking For

• Kind, calm, and resilient individuals with a heart for care
• Experience supporting people with autism, LD, or mental health needs (desirable)
• Willingness to train in:

• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Safeguarding & lone working protocols
• Medication & daily living support

Why Work with Unicare?

• Competitive pay & rota stability
• Full training & career progression
• A values-led, person-centred care approach
• A friendly and supportive team
• Opportunity to transform lives every day

Location

Brighton and Hove

Job Types

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Permanent
• Temporary
• Temp to perm
• Zero hours contract

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Sick pay

Experience

• Working with people with mental health: 2 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Visa to work in the UK ( We don't provide COS Sponsorships) (required)