Night Support Worker

Active Prospects; Brighton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee assistance programme

Opportunities for qualifications

Career progression

Recruitment referral rewards

Job summary

Active Prospects in Brighton are seeking a Night Support Worker to provide 1:1 and small-group care for adults with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities. You will work across day and night during overnight hours, delivering compassionate support in our not-for-profit service.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.10 and a range of benefits including an employee assistance programme, opportunities to gain further qualifications, career progression and referral rewards.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with people with enduring mental health needs.
• Interest in psychology behind complex behaviours and Positive Behaviour Support.
• Willingness to learn and practice PB Support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support during day and night shifts.
• Deliver care in Brighton-based residential and support services.
• Help people live fulfilling and aspirational lives.

Job description

Become a Night Support Worker with Active Prospects!

Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Salary: £14.10 per 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 £14.10 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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