Senior Support Worker – Lead Care & Mental Health

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl. bank

Birthdays off

Career development

Ely-Vate rewards

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Pension contribution

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Beck House in Darlington, part of Elysium Healthcare, is hiring a Senior Support Worker. You will lead shifts, support residents with high needs, and work within a compassionate team to improve lives.

Applicants should hold NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and demonstrate leadership, empathy, and strong communication. A UK-based role with on-site work and varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Support Worker or extensive care experience in Mental Health and NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to lead a team, communicate with families and professionals, and manage shifts.

Responsibilities

• Organise and oversee the smooth running of a shift and supervise support staff.
• Support residents with wellbeing, activities, and personal hygiene.
• Administer medication and maintain daily reports and records.
• Oversee budgets, complete financial audits, and conduct H&S checks.
• Engage with families and professionals to coordinate care.

Skills

Senior Support Worker experience

Mental Health care

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Local commute

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Beck House in Darlington, part of Elysium Healthcare, is hiring a Senior Support Worker. You will lead shifts, support residents with high needs, and work within a compassionate team to improve lives.

Applicants should hold NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and demonstrate leadership, empathy, and strong communication. A UK-based role with on-site work and varied shifts including nights and weekends.