Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Job Description:
Location: Haywards Heath
Hours: 8am–8pm & 8pm–8am (Waking Nights)
Employer: Unicare Complex Care Specialist
Support Adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs
Are you passionate about making a real difference? Join Unicare Complex Care and be part of a team dedicated to empowering vulnerable adults to live with dignity, independence, and purpose.
Who You’ll Be Supporting:
At Unicare, we provide 24/7 supported living for adults aged 18–64 who have:
- Autism and learning disabilities
- Complex trauma and mental health challenges
- Behaviours that challenge
- High support needs with personal care, daily living, and emotional regulation
Each resident requires consistent, structured, and person-centred support to thrive in a safe and respectful environment.
What You’ll Do:
As a Support Worker, you will:
- Provide 1:1 personal care, emotional support, and life skills coaching
- Support individuals with hygiene, nutrition, medication, and managing routines
- Accompany residents to appointments, community activities, education, and volunteering
- Promote independence while ensuring safety and safeguarding at all times
- Help manage risks including self-neglect, emotional distress, and social vulnerability
What We’re Looking For:
- Kind, calm, and resilient individuals with a heart for care
- Experience supporting people with autism, LD, or mental health needs (desirable)
- Willingness to train in:
* Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
* Trauma-Informed Practice
* Safeguarding & lone working protocols
* Medication & daily living support
Why Work with Unicare?
- Competitive pay & rota stability
- Full training & career progression
- A values-led, person-centred care approach
- A friendly and supportive team
- Opportunity to transform lives every day
Location
Brighton and Hove
At Unicare, we don’t just care — we empower.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee mentoring programme
* Sick pay
Experience:
* working with people with mental health: 2 years (Preferrred)
Licence/Certification:
* Visa to work in the UK ( We don't provide COS Sponsorships) (required)