Night Support Worker

Active Prospects; Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in Brighton seeks a Night Support Worker to offer dedicated support to individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities. Ideal candidates possess a passion for helping others, an interest in psychology, and are open to learning Positive Behaviour Support techniques. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £12.75 per hour, enhanced benefits on parental leave, and opportunities for career progression. Join a friendly, supportive team committed to empowering people to live fulfilling lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Support for gaining qualifications in Social Care

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Empathy and understanding towards individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to provide 1:1 or 2:1 support.
• Openness to ongoing training and development in social care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with enduring mental health issues.
• Assist in the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support.
• Engage with service users during day and night shifts.

Skills

Passion for working with people with mental health challenges

Interest in psychology of complex behaviours

Willingness to learn Positive Behaviour Support

Job description

Job Description

Become a Night Support Worker with Active Prospects!

Location: Brighton, East Sussex

Salary: £12.75 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 show behaviours of concern.

In return for your dedicated service you can expect

• Competitive rate of pay of £12.75 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 (levels 3 and 5)
• 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.

Get in touch to find out what flexible working opportunities are currently on offer.

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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