Night Support Worker

Active Prospects; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in the UK is seeking a Night Support Worker to provide care to individuals with mental health challenges, autism, and learning disabilities. The ideal candidate should possess a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and be willing to learn and practice Positive Behaviour Support. The role offers a competitive salary of £12.75 per hour, potential career progression, and a supportive working environment. Apply now to join this rewarding field.

Benefits

Competitive rate of £12.75 per hour

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Support for further qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Financial awards for referrals

Inclusive and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Passion for working with people with enduring mental health.
• Willingness to learn and practice Positive Behaviour Support.

Responsibilities

• Provide night support to individuals.
• Manage challenging behaviours using Positive Behaviour Support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Working with mental health

Interest in psychology

Positive Behaviour Support

Managing challenging behaviours

Job description

Night Support Worker

Location: Brighton, East Sussex

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Service Type: Adult Complex Care Service

Speciality: Mental Health, Autism, Learning Disability

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Provide night support to individuals with mental health, autism and learning disabilities; deliver one‑on‑one or small group care; manage challenging behaviours using Positive Behaviour Support; ensure safety and wellbeing; maintain care records; collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

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 a willingness to learn and practice Positive Behaviour Support.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of £12.75 per hour with additional pay on some bank holidays
• Enhanced pay when you leave to have a baby (maternal, paternal or adoption)
• Employee Assistance Programme with free legal support and counselling
• Support with gaining further qualifications in Social Care (levels 3 and 5)
• Career progression opportunities (80% of our management progress into their current roles)
• Financial awards for successful recruitment referrals
• Inclusive, friendly and supportive environment for you to grow and thrive

About Active Prospects

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 aspirational 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.

How to Apply

Apply today or contact us directly at [e-mail]. Please note: all offers are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre‑employment compliance standards.