Support Worker

Prudential Bank; Dover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Support Worker in Dover, where you'll make a real difference in the lives of individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism. In this rewarding role, you'll work within a supportive team, providing essential care and assistance to help individuals lead fulfilling lives. With a strong focus on personal development and a culture built on kindness, you'll have access to ongoing training to enhance your skills and career prospects. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous leave and wellbeing support, all while working in a beautifully renovated environment designed for comfort and care.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
• Ability to adapt care based on individual needs and behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Vigilance

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

Job description

Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at Felbrigg House in Dover 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 Learning Disabilities and Autism.

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 Disabilities and Autism, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recovery 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.

Shifts are from 7:00 to 14:30 and 14:00 to 21:30.

Where You Will Be Working

Location: St Alphege Road, Dover, Kent CT16 2PU

Felbrigg House is an old rectory, situated in the conservation area of Dover and has been completely renovated to provide a spacious, beautiful character home, with two fully enclosed gardens and 11 spacious bedrooms with full en-suite facilities.

This specialist service is designed for individuals with a learning disability who require a high level of support to live within a community setting and will continue to require this long-term.

What You Will Get

• Annual Salary of £25,057.50
• The equivalent of 25 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package to support you during this special time.

There are also additional benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About Your Next Employer

You will be working for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological conditions, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, there are opportunities for growth and advancement.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide.

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