Outreach Worker

Nurse Plus UK Ltd; Chichester, Bognor Regis; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Workwise app

Training program

NVQ funding

Blue Light Card

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Nurseplus is seeking an Outreach Worker to provide in-home care and support during night shifts for adults with addiction, mental health needs, or complex support requirements around Chichester and Bognor.

You will help individuals on their recovery journey, offering companionship, monitoring, and targeted support while maintaining clear records and complying with DBS checks. Training is provided and flexible shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Understands addiction care and supports individuals in recovery.
• 6+ months UK care experience in mental health or supported living.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• You must be 18+ and eligible to work in the UK.
• Flexible to attend shifts at short notice and travel to different care settings.
• Good standard of English and clear communication.
• Clear enhanced DBS (can apply on registration).

Responsibilities

• Provide community support during night shifts for adults living in their own homes around Chichester and Bognor.
• Support individuals on their addiction/recovery journey with monitoring and companionship.
• Assist and interact with individuals to promote independence where possible.
• Maintain up-to-date records and provide written reports as required.
• Be able to manage conflicts and stay safe in potentially difficult situations.

Skills

Addiction care experience

Empathy & communication

Night shifts

UK care experience

Job description

Join Nurseplus as an Outreach Worker – Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.85 and £18.40 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work.
• Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our comprehensive, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills, whether you’re new to care or have years of experience.
• Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be providing community support through wakes nights to adults who are living in their own homes in and around Chichester and Bognor, and require support with what could be mental health issues, substance misuse, and other complex needs.

You will be assisting the individual during their addiction and recovery journey, providing support, monitoring and companionship during waking nights. This is a rewarding role especially, when you are part of an individual’s development and growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• A passion to work with and enable individuals to live as independent a life as possible
• To provide support and companionship during the night, when some can be most vulnerable
• Relate and interact with individuals
• Have the ability to lone work
• To ensure that up to date records are maintained and to provide written reports as required
• Ability to deal with conflict and difficult situations at times
• Protect yourself from the risk of violence at work

What We’re Looking For

• You MUST have an understanding and awareness of working with individuals with addiction and ideally will have worked in a similar setting
• 6 Months or more UK care experience working with mental health or supported living individuals
• Valid driving licence and access to vehicle
• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK
• Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to attend shifts at short notice and travel to different care settings
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.