Careers
Working or volunteering at Brighter Horizons is more than just a job.
We believe that all adults, irrespective of ability or disability have a right to be part of their community and to live a full and active life. What we do every day makes a difference. It gives people a voice and a space to be themselves. It puts people on the map.
Every day is a new commitment to people who have a learning disability and to their families.
Every day we challenge discrimination and everyone who works here is an agitator for change.
Social Enterprise Roles
We sometimes have jobs available at our social enterprise, Ignition Brewery.
Check out Ignition to see what they have available.
Casual (Bank) & 1-2-1 Support Worker
We are looking for caring, supportive and pro-active people to join our team of Casual (Bank) support workers.
Contract: Permanent, Zero-hours
Hours of Work: Daytime (08.30 – 16.00 Monday to Friday)
Salary: £14.85 per hour
Start Date: ASAP (May 2026)
Application Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 20 May 2026
Job purpose.
Brighter Horizons runs day services for neurodivergent adults and people with autism and learning disabilities, offering educational, social and leisure activities through a combination of centre and community-based provision. Our Casual Bank Support Workers play a vital role in delivering person-centred support to ensure and promote the wellbeing and independence of our service users. They support our Activity Coordinators in leading groups and provide 1-2-1 support, in order to ensure the full, active and safe participation of service users.
Your main duties & responsibilities.
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contribute to the provision of a high-quality service for service users and their parent-carers.
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provide person-centred support to adults with autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory difficulties complex needs and experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
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support individuals to achieve their desired outcomes and goals, in line with agreed support plans.
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enable access and contributions to, as well as meaningful participation in, the local community.
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treat all service users with dignity and respect.
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represent, promote, and work in accordance with Brighter Horizons inclusive ethos and values.
To apply, please submit your CV by email to Nafisa Rashmi, our HR & Training Coordinator at nafisa@brighter-horizons.org. The deadline for applications is 12am on Wednesday 20th May.
We are currently seeking up to 2 new people to join our bank staff.
For more information or to discuss your suitability for the role please contact Nafisa by email to nafisa@brighter-horizons.org or on 07828330906.