Support Worker

Integrated Care System; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Support Worker at Holkham House in Redhill. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing care to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring they receive the support needed to lead fulfilling lives. The role involves assisting with daily activities and requires resilience and a positive attitude. Training and development opportunities are available, along with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

£12.85 per hour

33 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Training and career development

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Packages

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in similar roles with individuals with learning disabilities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ward rounds and analyze behaviors.
• Update patient records and provide personal hygiene assistance.
• Support individuals with high support needs in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Positive attitude

Vigilance

Job description

This is a temporary Support Worker role at Holkham House in Redhill, a Learning Disability and Autism service providing a specialist residential environment for men and women with various learning disabilities, including autism and sensory and communication impairments. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting individuals with high support needs to live within a community setting, with ongoing support requirements.

Main duties of the job

As a Support Worker, you will use your knowledge, experience, and caring nature to positively impact the lives of people with learning disabilities. Your daily tasks include ward rounds, analyzing behaviors and adapting care with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care, which may involve assisting with personal hygiene. The environment can be challenging at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are essential. It is also highly rewarding to see individuals improve thanks to your support, knowing you've made a difference in their lives.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a well-established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With more than 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological conditions, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, there are ample opportunities for growth. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide.

Job responsibilities

Make a positive difference as a Support Worker at Holkham House in Redhill, experiencing what excellent healthcare delivery feels like.

Utilize your knowledge, experience, and caring nature to support individuals with learning disabilities.

You will be supported in your role, with a fulfilling career where you are valued, recognized, and backed by a team built on kindness and teamwork.

There are various training and development opportunities available to help you achieve your career aspirations and succeed as a Support Worker and beyond.

Job description

What you will be doing

You will join an inclusive, supportive team providing care to people with learning disabilities, using your skills to help individuals progress towards leading valued and fulfilled lives.

Your daily activities include ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, updating records, and providing support, including personal hygiene assistance. The environment can be challenging, requiring a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance. The rewards include seeing individuals improve because of your involvement, knowing you made a difference.

Location: Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JJ

You will work at Holkham House, a specialist residential service for men and women with learning disabilities, including autism and sensory impairments. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support individuals requiring high-level, long-term community support, including transitions from children’s services or family homes. The goal is to enable individuals to live more independently through community engagement, social networking, and coping strategies.

What you will get:

• £12.85 per hour
• Equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
• Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance
• Training and career development opportunities
• Pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Packages

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About your next employer:

You will work for an established, stable, and agile organization with over 8,000 employees and a network of more than 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological conditions, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, operating globally in 10 countries with over 86,000 staff.

Elysium Healthcare adheres to safer recruitment practices, is a Disability Confident employer, and is committed to inclusive recruitment. All staff are responsible for safeguarding service users. A DBS check is required for all candidates.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; experience in similar roles or with individuals with learning disabilities is beneficial.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS disclosure to check for criminal convictions.