Support Worker

Elysium Healthcare; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Oxted is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist individuals with severe learning disabilities and autism. The role provides a competitive salary of £23,387 and includes several benefits such as 33 days annual leave, free meals, and career development opportunities. Candidates must hold a valid UK right to work and ideally possess a driving license.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free meals

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker.
• Strong empathy, caring, and compassionate qualities.
• Valid UK manual driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist female residents effectively as a Support Worker.
• Support residents with personal hygiene.
• Deal with challenging behaviors and maintain a positive approach.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Compassion

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

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Are you a naturally empathetic, caring, and compassionate Support Worker in the UK with experience caring for people with learning disabilities?

Do you want a fulfilling career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better in a culture of kindness and teamwork? Where you’ll be supported with development opportunities to grow both personally and professionally?

Join Ormesby House in Oxted as a Support Worker and provide care for people with severe learning disabilities, Autism, and behaviors that may be seen as challenging. You’ll support and encourage them to lead full and valued lives, enabling them to live more independently.

You’ll be great with people – a real ‘people person’, able to communicate effectively – explaining yourself clearly in the right tone to suit the situation and understanding others’ behaviors and expressions, as well as vocal cues. Having a good sense of humor, resilience, and a willingness to assist residents with personal hygiene are also important.

What you will be doing

You will join an inclusive, supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Whether you have experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker, you will use your knowledge and skills to help support people lead valued and fulfilled lives.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will use your excellent communication skills and experience in Learning Disabilities & Autism to support individuals through their care pathway. It can be a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are essential. It is also hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your support; doing something today that they couldn’t do last week.

You will work 35 hours per week, with shifts from 7am - 2:30pm and 2:30pm - 10pm, including weekends on a rota basis. We are open to discussing long shifts and overtime if desired.

Where you will be working

Location: Ormesby House, West Hill, Oxted, Surrey RH8 9JB

Ormesby House provides a ten-bed specialist residential service for men and women with learning disabilities, including autism and sensory and communication impairments. We specialize in working with epilepsy and complex needs. The service is staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team led by an experienced Registered Manager.

The house features 10 en-suite bedrooms, communal lounges, a sunroom, and a fully enclosed garden. It is conveniently located within walking distance of Oxted’s facilities and amenities, with direct train access to London and Brighton, and proximity to the M25 and M23 motorways.

In this role you will:

• Assist our female residents effectively (support worker role preferred)
• Preferably hold a valid UK manual driving license (held for 3 years) for community visits and activities
• Have strong empathy, caring, and compassionate qualities
• Support residents with personal hygiene
• Possess excellent communication skills and a good sense of humor
• Deal with challenging behaviors
• Maintain a positive and professional approach
• Be reliable, flexible, hardworking, and honest
• Reside locally or within a commutable distance

You must live in the UK and have the Right to Work in the UK full time. 20-hour Student and Skilled Worker Visas are not accepted.

What you will get

• Annual salary of £23,387 (£12.85/hour)
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), plus your birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

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 unique approach to care. With over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there are opportunities for growth and advancement.

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

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, inclusive and accessible hiring, and safeguarding service users. All candidates will undergo a DBS disclosure process.