Support Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to join Elysium Healthcare as a Support Worker in Worthing, West Sussex. You will be responsible for providing care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, helping them to lead a full and valued life. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for personal and professional development. As a Support Worker, you will be part of a dedicated and supportive team, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You will use your excellent communication skills and empathy to engage with residents, helping them to develop their independence and live a fulfilling life. The role can be challenging at times, but it is highly rewarding to see the positive impact you can have on the lives of those you support. Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, neurological, learning disability, and autism services across England and Wales. With over 90 services and a global network that extends across 10 countries, Elysium Healthcare offers a diverse range of career opportunities and the chance to make a difference in the lives of those they support. Are you a naturally empathetic, caring and compassionate Support Worker with experience of 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 you as a person and in your career? Join Bradfield House in Worthing, West Sussex as a Support Worker and provide care for people with severe Learning Disabilities, Autism and behaviours may be seen as challenging; where you’ll support and encourage them to lead a full and valued life, 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 be really good at understanding others (behaviours and expressions, as well as vocal). Having a good sense of humour and resilience, and a willingness to help residents with their 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 a valued and fulfilled life. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will use your excellent communication skills and experience as a Support Worker with a background in Learning Disabilities & Autism to provide care and support people through their care pathway. 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 you; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week. You’ll work on a rota basis, 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day, with shift patterns of 7am-2.30pm and 2pm-9.30pm including every other weekend. Permanent full-time contract. Where you will be working: Location: 119-121 Heene Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4NY Bradfield House is part of our Learning Disability and Autism division and provides a specialist residential service for men and women with a range of learning disabilities, including autism and sensory and communication impairments. The home has two lounges, and ten spacious bedrooms with full en-suite facilities, and 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. In this role you will: Have strong empathy and a caring and compassionate nature Be willing to support residents with personal hygiene Have excellent people and communication skills, and a good sense of humour Deal with challenging behaviours Have a positive and professional approach Be reliable, flexible, hard-working and honest Be local or within 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 Visa's cannot be accepted. 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 £23,387 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + 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 About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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. Are you a naturally empathetic, caring and compassionate Support Worker with experience of caring for people with Learning Disabilities?