Support Worker

As a Support Worker, you will be key to supporting the people in your care both physically and emotionally, helping them achieve their personal goals and lead a full and valued life.

You will be part of an inclusive and supportive team that works together to provide care to people with a range of mental health conditions, using your knowledge and skills to aid their recovery.

Main duties of the job

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include ward rounds, analyzing behaviors and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

It can be a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are important.

However, it is hugely rewarding to see people improve due to your involvement, knowing that you've made a positive impact on their lives.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with 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, and children & education, there are opportunities for growth and development.

Job responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you are key to supporting the people in your care both physically and emotionally to achieve their personal goal and allow them to lead a full and valued life.

If you are dedicated and compassionate, join Wellesley Hospital and be part of making lives better at a well-established healthcare facility.

You will enjoy a fulfilling career as an Elysium Support Worker, 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.

"I have supportive colleagues who make the day progress very well and we work as a team. In addition, I have a supportive ward manager. They are always there to listen and help us."

What you will be doing :

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with a range of Mental Health conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

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.

The shift pattern is 10.25 hour days, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends, 40.25 hours a week.

Where you will be working :

Location

: Westpark 26, Chelston,Wellington, Somerset,TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health needs.

There are 6wards for people with mental health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.

What you will get :

Annual salary of £26,896

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance

Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals

Pension contribution to secure your future

Life Assurance for added peace of mind

Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time

There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer :

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a similar role or in the healthcare / social care sector would be advantageous.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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