Night Support Worker

Active Prospects; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holiday pay

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay

Employee Assistance programme

Support with qualifications

Career progression

Referral rewards

Inclusive, supportive environment

Job summary

Active Prospects is seeking a dedicated Night Support Worker in Brighton to provide 1:1 and 2:1 support, including night hours, for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role focuses on compassionate care, safety, and promoting independence within a not-for-profit setting.

The ideal candidate has a passion for supporting people with enduring mental health challenges and a willingness to learn Positive Behaviour Support.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting people with mental health needs.
• Willingness to learn and apply Positive Behaviour Support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to people during day and night shifts.
• Assist with activities of daily living and promote wellbeing and safety.

Job description

Become a Night Support Worker with Active Prospects!

Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Salary: £13.60per hour
Service Type: Adult Complex Care Service
Speciality: Mental Health, Autism, Learning Disability

At present all the people we support have several hours of 1:1 or 2:1 support during the day as well as some shared support day and night. The ideal employee will have a passion for working with people with enduring mental health, a keen interest in the psychology behind complex behaviours that challenge and the willingness to learn and practice Positive Behaviour Support.It's important to note that some people being supported may self-harm, have severe anxiety or also showbehaviours of concern.

In return for your dedicated service you can expect

• Competitive rate of pay of £13.60 per hour with additional pay on some of the Bank holidays
• Enhanced pay when you leave to have a baby (maternal, paternal or adoption)
• Employee Assistance programme with various aspects of free legal support and counselling
• Support with gaining further qualifications in Social Care.
• Career progression opportunities which have seen 80% of our management progress into their current roles since they’ve started with us as Support Workers
• Financial awards for successful recruitment referrals and most importantly inclusive, friendly and supportive environment for you to grow and thrive in.

Active Prospects is a not-for-profit care provider supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autistic people and physical disabilities. Our mission is to help people to live full and aspiring lives. Each year, we support over 300 people across various residential and support living services in Surrey, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

We are proud to be recognised as 2025 Best Place To Work and have also been accredited for the following Best Places listings: For Development, Wellbeing, Healthcare and for Women.

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