Support Worker- Learning Disabilities & Mental Health

Glenholme Healthcare Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare group as a Support Worker specializing in Learning Disabilities and Mental Health. This rewarding role emphasizes person-centred care, and you'll help empower individuals to achieve independence. Enjoy a supportive work environment with ongoing training and concrete benefits.

Benefits

Salary increase after completing care certificate.

Salary increase after NVQ qualification.

Compensation for completing e-learning.

28 holidays including bank holidays.

Additional day off for your birthday.

Quarterly performance-related bonuses.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Pension & life assurance cover.

Cycle2Work scheme.

Blue Light Card Reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with learning disabilities and mental health.
• A compassionate and patient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Encourage independence and support with daily activities.
• Work collaboratively with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Education

Experience with learning disabilities and mental health

Job description

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Support Worker- Learning Disabilities And Mental Health

Location: Saltdean, Brighton

Salary: £12.25-£12.45 per hour

Hours- 37.5 hours per week

We often hear...I would like a job that helps others, where I can make a difference...if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

• Do you have a big smile, that can make a person's face light up?
• Do you have patience and a sense of humour?
• Are you kind and compassionate?
  
  

Working as a care assistant or a Support worker isn’t always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding.

Whether you have been a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or Carer previously, or you come from a retail, hospitality, warehouse, cleaner, customer service, or admin background. We will provide ongoing training and support to you throughout your career with us.

About Our Homes

Our homes consists of spacious ensuite rooms, which also have warm communal lounges, kitchen and large garden, as well as sensory and “chill out” activity rooms.

Our services are located in a quiet residential neighborhood very close to shops, restaurants and transport links, including a direct bus route into the centre of Brighton. This ensures service users are able to create positive links with the local and wider community in Brighton.

Our specialist supported living services have been developed to enable people with learning disabilities to live happy, healthy, safe lives and to achieve their full potential.

Benefits And Perks As a Support Worker:

• A Salary increase to £12.35 once you have completed our paid-for-care certificate (An industry-recognised qualification)
• A Salary increase to £12.45 on completion of a paid-for Level 2-3 NVQ qualification (An industry-recognised qualification)
• Compensation of up to £200 for completing your e-learning before you start
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as and when you want
• 28 holidays (including bank holidays)
• An additional day off for your birthday plus up to 5 additional days off for your length of service
• Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff’s commitment and contribution and service performance-related bonuses
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health and health & wellbeing
• You’ll also receive our pension & life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Blue Light Card Reimbursement
  
  

With the right training and support, you can help us to promote independence, choice, and inclusion. Every day you will make an invaluable contribution to the lives of people living with learning disabilities and will become more than just their support worker, you will become their companion too.

Your Role As a Support Worker:

• Provide person-centred care, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs in their daily lives
• Encourage independence, choice, and personal development
• Support with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks
• Assist with managing behaviours, promoting emotional wellbeing, and fostering social inclusion
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and the wider support team
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with learning disabilities and mental health (essential)
• A compassionate and patient approach to care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to supporting independence and dignity
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
  
  

About Our Homes

Our services are located in a quiet residential neighborhood very close to shops, restaurants and transport links, including a direct bus route into the centre of Brighton. This ensures service users are able to create positive links with the local and wider community in Brighton.

Our specialist supported living services have been developed to enable people with learning disabilities to live happy, healthy, safe lives and to achieve their full potential.

Sound good? Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity and apply today to become a Support Worker and join the Glenholme Healthcare family.

At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.

This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.

Job Code: GHBRI1

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