Senior Support Worker

Elysium Healthcare Limited; London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Senior Support Worker, supporting adults with complex mental health needs. This role enhances independence through daily assistance, community activities, and skill development, all within a caring team environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and training opportunities as you make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Free meals and nearby parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training opportunities

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior support role required.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors.
• Excellent communication and a good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Assist Service Users with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
• Support recovery journeys and promote independence.
• Update care plans and facilitate community-based rehabilitation.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Leadership

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Introduction

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker looking to advance your career and make a meaningful difference? Join Community Houses and support adults with complex mental health needs in leading fulfilling lives. This role offers pride and purpose.

Our Care Home service, known as Community Houses, has expanded to 4 sites across Keighley, providing step-down support to adults with complex mental health needs.

We offer enhanced care to help Service Users continue their rehabilitation, including physical health monitoring with local medical support.

Each service is a large residential house with an office, where you will assist Service Users with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, community activities, and encouraging independence. You may also participate in day trips, like seaside visits.

At Community Houses, you can develop your skills and career through various training opportunities. Elysium Healthcare supports your professional growth if you are dedicated and ambitious.

What you will be doing:

You will join a team supporting individuals with mental health conditions. Our step-down service bridges the gap between hospital and independent living, helping Service Users develop essential life skills.

Whether you have experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, or Care Worker, your skills will help Service Users lead meaningful lives.

You will work across four houses, promoting independence and well-being. A positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are crucial. The environment can be challenging but rewarding, as you see Service Users progress.

The service operates 24/7 with shifts on a rolling two-week schedule, covering days, nights, and weekends. Overtime and flexibility are available.

Senior Support Worker duties include:

• Assisting Service Users with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, washing, and personal care
• Supporting recovery journeys
• Promoting independence and empowerment
• Updating care plans and recording notes
• Facilitating activities and community-based rehabilitation
• Administering medication
• Performing general duties like admin, stock management, and liaising with healthcare providers

Some roles involve lone working, medication administration, and contributing to CPA meetings, requiring previous experience in these areas.

Requirements for Senior Support Workers:

• Experience in a senior support role
• Leadership skills
• Empathy and compassion
• Support with personal hygiene
• Excellent communication and a good sense of humor
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors
• Reliability, flexibility, honesty
• Local or within commuting distance

Where you will be working:

Location: Steeton, Sutton-In-Craven, and Cowling, Yorkshire.

With 21 beds across four community houses in semi-rural areas, our locations facilitate safe, structured reintegration into the community.

A driving license is not essential, but reliable public transport access is important for out-of-area residents. Many staff commute successfully by public transport. Day shifts start at 7:35 am.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £25,057.50
• 33 days of annual leave plus your birthday off
• Free meals and parking in nearby streets
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity package

Additional benefits include retail discounts and special offers.

About your next employer:

You will work for a stable, innovative company with over 8,000 employees and a diverse network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological conditions, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and more. Opportunities for growth are available.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network spanning 10 countries with extensive healthcare services.