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Elysium Healthcare Limited; Staplehurst; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Free/subsidised meals

onsite parking

24/7 GP service

Job summary

Gresham House in Staplehurst, Kent, is seeking a Part-time Support Worker for 21 contracted hours per week on night shifts (9pm–7:30am). You will join an inclusive team caring for individuals with mental health conditions, delivering compassionate support and helping people on their recovery pathway.

The role involves ward rounds, recording patient information, and collaborating to provide holistic care, including personal hygiene assistance where needed.

Qualifications

• Caregiving and patient-support abilities.
• Observational skills to monitor behaviours and report changes."
• Ability to work night shifts and stay resilient in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ward rounds and assess patient needs.
• Analyse behaviours and adapt care plans with the team.
• Update patient records accurately.
• Provide direct care including assistance with personal hygiene.

Job description

Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at Gresham House

in

and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

Use your knowledge, experience, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with

Mental Health conditions

.

You’ll be looked after, with a fulfilling career where you’re valued, recognised, and supported, with colleagues there for you and a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

There’s also a range of training and development options available to help you achieve your career aspirations, allowing you to grow and succeed as a Support Worker and beyond.

What you will be doing

This is part-time vacancy, 21 contracted hours a week, night shift, 9pm - 7.30am.

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with

a range of Mental Health

conditions

, using

your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better.

Where you will be working:

Location:Gresham House, Station Road, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0PZ

Gresham House provides a specialist residential service for all gender identities who have a learning disability, or who are autistic, and have behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be of concern/distress.

Gresham House are also specialists in working with additional complex needs including:

• ADHD
• Epilepsy
• Cerebral palsy
• Individuals who may have limited hearing or sight
• Individuals with mobility issues who may require a wheelchair

The aim of the service is to encourage individuals to lead a full and purposeful life, enabling them to live more independently in the heart of the community. This is achieved through a programme of active community engagement, that promotes meaningful social networks and the development of bespoke coping strategies.

This also supports developing further independence and social skills, including participating in meal preparation, learning about safety measures both in their environment and out in the community.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

Annual salary of £14,032.20

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.

Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals

Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts

Life Assurance, for added peace of mind

Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.

24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be

Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time

Pension contribution, to help secure your future

Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure