Support Worker

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

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 recovery pathway.

The role can be challenging at times, but it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you've made someone's life better.Main duties of the jobYour 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.

A positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are important for this role.About usElysium 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, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move within the organization.Job responsibilitiesAs 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 12.5 (Including a 1 hour break) hour days, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends,

• hours a week.Where you will be working : Location : Westpark 26, Chelston,Wellington, Somerset,TA21 9FFYou 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 6 wards for people with mental health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.The Wellesley Hospital built in
• 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 £26,896The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!

Free meals and parkingWellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balanceCareer development and training to help you achieve your career goalsPension contribution to secure your futureLife Assurance for added peace of mindEnhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special timeThere 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 SpecificationQualificationsNo specific qualifications are required, but experience in a similar role or a genuine interest in supporting individuals with mental health needs would be advantageous.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order)

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