Senior Support Worker

NHS; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Senior Support Worker, making a difference in the lives of adults with complex mental health needs. This role involves supporting individuals in their daily activities and rehabilitation journeys, with opportunities for career development and skill enhancement.

Benefits

Annual salary of £25,057.50

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker required.
• Leadership skills and empathy are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with daily activities and promote independence.
• Contribute to care plans and record electronic notes.
• Support rehabilitation activities and issue medication.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join Elysium Healthcare as a Senior Support Worker, where you can make a real difference in the lives of adults with complex mental health needs. You will be part of a team that supports individuals to lead a full and valued life, helping them with daily tasks and encouraging independent living. With a range of benefits and opportunities for career development, this is a rewarding role that can help you achieve your goals.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for assisting service users with their day-to-day activities, contributing to their recovery journeys, promoting independence and empowerment, writing and updating care plans, recording electronic notes, promoting activities and supporting service users with in-house and community-based rehabilitation, and issuing medication. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to CPA's and engage in independent lone working.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. They have a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and development.

Job responsibilities

Join Community Houses to provide care for adults with complex mental health needs. Support individuals in leading a full and valued life, assisting with routine daily tasks, encouraging independent living, and participating in activities including day trips. This role offers skill development and career progression through various courses.

What you will be doing

You will join a team supporting people with mental health conditions, acting as a step-down service between hospital and independent living. You will report to a Team Leader and work across four houses, supporting service users in their rehabilitation journey. The environment can be challenging but rewarding, with a standard shift pattern covering days, nights, and weekends.

Senior Support Worker duties include:

• Assist Service Users with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, washing, and personal care
• Contribute to recovery journeys
• Promote independence and empowerment
• Write and update care plans
• Record electronic notes
• Support rehabilitation activities
• Issue medication
• Perform general duties like admin, cleaning, stock management, and liaising with healthcare services

Requirements

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker
• Leadership skills
• Empathy and compassion
• Willingness to support with personal hygiene
• Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour
• Ability to handle challenging behaviours
• Reliable, flexible, honest
• Local or within commuting distance

Location

Steeton, Sutton-In-Craven, and Cowling, Yorkshire. Accessible via public transport; a driving license is not essential but preferred. Shifts start at 7:35 am.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £25,057.50
• 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity package
• Additional benefits like retail discounts

About your next employer

Work for a stable, innovative company with over 8,000 employees across a network of over 90 services in England and Wales, part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network with over 86,000 employees.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive, accessible recruitment and safe staffing practices. All roles require a DBS check.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker, leadership skills, empathy, and a caring nature

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS disclosure under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.