Support Worker

Elysium Healthcare; Worthing; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Support Worker in Worthing, where you will provide compassionate care to individuals with learning disabilities and Autism. This role offers a fulfilling career with a supportive team, focusing on promoting independence and improving lives. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, generous leave, and various benefits while working in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free meals

Wellbeing support

Career development

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience caring for people with learning disabilities and Autism.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal hygiene and daily activities.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Job description

Are you a naturally empathetic, caring and compassionate Support Worker with experience caring for people with learning disabilities?

Do you want a fulfilling career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better in a culture of kindness and teamwork? Join Bradfield House in Worthing, West Sussex, as a Support Worker and provide care for people with severe learning disabilities, Autism, and behaviors that may be seen as challenging. You will support and encourage them to lead full, valued lives and promote independence.

You should be great with people—effective communicators who can explain themselves clearly and understand others' behaviors and expressions. A good sense of humor, resilience, and willingness to assist residents with personal hygiene are also important qualities.

What You Will Be Doing

You will join an inclusive, supportive team that works collaboratively to provide care to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Whether you have experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker, you will utilize your skills to help support people lead fulfilling lives.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will employ your excellent communication skills and experience in Learning Disabilities & Autism to support individuals through their care pathway. The environment can be challenging at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are essential. It's rewarding to see people improve because of your support—achieving things they couldn't do before.

You will work 35 hours per week, with shifts from 7am-2.30pm and 2pm-9.30pm, including weekends on a rota basis.

Where You Will Be Working

Location: Heene Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4NY

Bradfield House is part of our Learning Disability and Autism division, offering a specialist residential service for men and women with learning disabilities, autism, and communication impairments. The home features two lounges, ten spacious en-suite bedrooms, and two enclosed gardens. It is located in Worthing's conservation area, close to the seafront, with easy access to transport links and local amenities.

In this Role You Will:

• Demonstrate strong empathy and a caring, compassionate nature
• Support residents with personal hygiene
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and a good sense of humor
• Manage challenging behaviors effectively
• Maintain a positive, professional approach
• Be reliable, flexible, honest, and hardworking
• Reside locally or within a commutable distance

Requirements: You must live in the UK and have the Right to Work in the UK full-time. Student and Skilled Worker Visa holders for 20 hours are not accepted.

What You Will Get

• £12.85 hourly rate
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
• Free meals
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About Your Next Employer

You will work for an established, stable, and innovative organization with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological conditions, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and more. As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network employing over 86,000 people, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.

We follow safer recruitment protocols and are a Disability Confident employer.