Outreach Support Worker

Full job description

Location: Brighton & Hove, UK
Contract: Full-time, Shift-based
Employer: [Employer hidden]

#### 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

Apply Now

Email: [contact hidden]
Phone: [contact hidden]
Web: www.unicarerecruit.co.uk

*At Unicare, we don’t just care — we empower.*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Working with people with autism: 2 years (preferred)
• working with people with LD: 2 years (preferred)
• working with people with mental health: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person