Support Worker

Active Care Group; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player in complex care as a full-time Support Worker. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients with neurological conditions. You will work within a supportive nursing team, assisting in delivering tailored care and rehabilitation. With training provided, you can thrive in a fulfilling environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a range of perks including 25 days of holiday, a birthday off, and access to extensive training programs. If you have a passion for helping others and want to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub for training

Active Reward App for discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in providing person-centred care.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in delivering high-quality individualised care.
• Support patients in their rehabilitation programmes and daily living activities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Person-Centred Care

Teamwork

Education

Healthcare Experience

Job description

Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We have wonderful opportunities for a full-time support worker to join our caring and supportive nursing team delivering individualised care to patients (including personal care), implementing person-centred care plans and undertaking a broad range of caring duties. Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential as training is provided.

Blackheath is a 36 bed centre providing specialist person-centred rehabilitation, care and support for adults with either a brain injury or other complex neurological condition. We provide comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation and therapy and specialise in the treatment of patients with a primary cognitive or behavioural impairment resulting from a brain injury or other neurological condition.

What you'll be working:

• 37.5 hours per week.
• Alternate working pattern: 3 days one week and 4 days the next week.

What you'll be doing:

As a Support Worker you will:

• Assist nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives, and carers.
• Work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each patient in the achievement of their planned outcomes.
• Build relationships with patients that are open and two-way.
• Support patients to undertake their rehabilitation programme.
• Establish methods of communication with patients, reducing barriers when necessary.
• Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed.
• Communicate any issues to the clinical team.
• Accurately report and/or record work activities.

What you'll have:

• A genuine interest in providing the best person-centred care possible.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities.
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop.
• Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship, and consumer advice.
• A Nest Personal Pension account.
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians.
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme.
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits.
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know.
• Support and guidance to help you develop your career with Active Care Group.