Across Sussex Morning, afternoon, evening & weekend shifts Full training provided
Unicare Complex Care Specialist is a CQC-registered provider of supported living, complex care and community support. Across Sussex, we help people living with mental health needs to stay well, grow in confidence and lead full, independent lives in their own homes and communities.
We are looking for warm, resilient Mental Health Support Workers to join our Sussex community team. Youll build genuine, trusting relationships with the people we support and provide the person-centred care that helps them on their recovery journey every single day.
Where youll be working
Community-based across Sussex, supporting people in and around (insert key areas e.g. Brighton & Hove, Worthing, Crawley, Eastbourne).
Your shifts
Our community service runs across a range of shifts, and patterns vary from week to week. Well always work with you around your availability.
Shift
Typical hours
Morning shift
Daytime cover from early morning (e.g. 7:00am 2:00pm)
Afternoon shift
Daytime into early evening (e.g. 2:00pm 8:00pm)
Evening shift
Evening support (e.g. 8:00pm 10:00pm; waking nights where required)
Weekend shifts
Saturdays & Sundays daytime and evening cover
Full-time, part-time and bank hours available.
What youll be doing
Building trusting, professional relationships with the people we support
Delivering person-centred support that promotes recovery, wellbeing and independence
Supporting with daily living, medication prompts, appointments and accessing the community
Encouraging social inclusion, meaningful activity and confidence
Recognising changes in mental health and responding in line with support and risk-management plans
Working alongside families, clinicians and the wider team, and keeping accurate, professional records
What were looking for
A compassionate, patient and resilient approach, with strong communication skills
An interest in or experience of supporting people with mental health needs (experience welcome but not essential; full training is provided)
Flexibility to work across varied shift patterns, including evenings and weekends
The right to work in the UK
Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (we arrange and support this)
Ability to travel reliably across Sussex (a driving licence and access to a vehicle is an advantage)
What we offer
A competitive hourly rate from £13-£14.50 based onexperience
structured induction including the Care Certificate and specialist mental health training
Ongoing training, regular supervision and a genuinely supportive team
Flexible shifts built around your availability, with real opportunities to progress within a growing CQC-registered provider
How to apply
Wed love to hear from you. To apply or find out more, please get in touch:
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