Support Worker

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Worthing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary

Leave entitlement

Career development

Ely-Vate benefits platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card access

Life Assurance

Earned wages access (Stream)

GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Meals & free parking

Job summary

Bradfield House in Worthing is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist people with learning disabilities or autism who may present challenging behaviours. You will join a caring, inclusive team in a community-based living setting, delivering compassionate support on a permanent, full-time basis.

The role operates on 7-hour shifts (35 hours per week) with weekend rotas, between 7am and 10pm, in a fixed location and with comprehensive development and wellbeing benefits offered by Elysium

Responsibilities

• Provide care to people with learning disabilities or autism who may have distressing behaviours.
• Support individuals with communication difficulties, epilepsy, ADHD or other needs in a safe environment.
• Work as part of an inclusive, supportive team to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain compassion, resilience and vigilance in a demanding yet rewarding setting.

Job description

Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at Bradfield House in Worthing 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 who have a learning disability, or who are autistic, and have behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be of concern/ distress.

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 who have a learning disability, or who are autistic, and have behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be of concern/ distress. Residents may also have profound and multiple communication difficulties, sensory impairments and physical health problems. As well as supporting individuals who have a learning disability, or who are autistic with additional complex needs including: Epilepsy, ADHD, Self-injurious behaviours, Individuals who may have limited hearing or sight conditions.

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.

It is a permanent, full-time vacancy, working 7 hours shifts, 35 contracted hours per week, working on rotas including every other weekend, between the hours of 7am and 10pm.

Where You Will Be Working

Location: Bradfield House, 119 – 121 Heene Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4NY

Specialist Learning Disability & Autism Community Based Living. The service is staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team of Support Workers, led by an experienced Registered Manager. Bradfield House has two lounges, and ten spacious bedrooms with full en-suite facilities. The home also has two fully enclosed gardens. Bradfield House is situated in the conservation area of Worthing, West Sussex, just a short walk to the sea front, and ¼ mile to West Worthing main line train station. This seaside town with a pier and promenade enjoys an excellent range of facilities and amenities. Worthing has direct train access to Brighton and London and good road links around the area.

What You’ll Get

• Annual base salary of £23,860.20
• 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.