Support Worker

Care England; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days incl bankholidays

Birthday off

Career development and training

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wages access (Stream)

24/7 GP service

Maternity package

Pension

Meals & onsite parking

Job summary

Dane House in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities and autism lead meaningful, independent lives. You will work with a supportive team, bringing compassion, resilience and a patient, person‑centred approach to daily care and activities.

This is a permanent, full‑time role (37.5 hours) with shifts from 7am to 10pm and every other weekend. Elysium Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package, training and development, wellbeing support, and

Qualifications

• Compassionate and resilient with vigilence.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall care and support to residents.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Support residents on recovery pathways towards a valued life.

Job description

Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at Dane House in Brighton 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 have a learningdisability, or who are autistic, and have behaviourswhich, due to their diagnosis may be of concern/distress. Residents may also have profound andmultiple communication difficulties, sensoryimpairments and physical health problems.

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

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

This is a permanent, full-time employment, 37.5 hours a week, working on rotas with shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including every other weekend.

Where you will be working

Location: 52a Dyke Rd Ave, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5LE

Dane House is situated in Brighton and provides six ensuite bedrooms, there are also lounges, a dining room andkitchen alongside a large garden.There is an excellent range of community facilities andamenities close by. The service is situated a short walk fromthe sea. Brighton has direct train access to London and theM23, M25 and A23 motorway.

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 base salary of £25,564.50
• 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 us

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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