Support Worker

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary £25,564.50

33 days annual leave (incl bank)</name

Birthday off + buy extra leave

Career development & training

Ely-Vate rewards & benefits

Wellbeing support & activities

Blue Light Card discounts

Life Assurance

Stream wage access

Job summary

Dane House in Brighton, part of Elysium Healthcare, is looking for a Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities and autism lead a valued, fulfilled life.

You will join an inclusive team, perform ward rounds, monitor behaviours and update records, while supporting personal care and daily activities. A positive attitude and resilience are essential for this rewarding work.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for people with learning disabilities or autism preferred.
• Compassion, resilience and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to people with learning disabilities and autism, supporting recovery and a valued life.
• Perform ward rounds, observe behaviours, update records, assist with personal hygiene as needed.
• Work on rotas, 37.5 hours per week, including every other weekend, between 7am and 10pm.

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 withLearning 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 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.

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:

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