Job summary: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join Bradfield House in Worthing, Elysium Healthcare's specialist residential service for individuals with learning disabilities, including autism and sensory/communication impairments.
Main duties of the job: As a Senior Support Worker at Bradfield House, you will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the smooth running of shifts, ensuring the wellbeing of all service users, responding to any challenges or concerns, and supervising support staff. Your key duties will include organizing activities, administering medication, communicating with families and professionals, overseeing daily reports and budgets, completing financial audits, and carrying out health and safety checks.
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, Children & Education, there is ample opportunity for growth and development within the organization.
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Support Worker, you will join an inclusive, supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with Mental Health conditions. You will have the opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Your key responsibilities will include organizing and overseeing the smooth running of a shift, ensuring the wellbeing of all service users, responding to any challenges or concerns, and supervising support staff. You will organize activities, administer medication, communicate with families and professionals, oversee daily reports, budgets, complete financial audits, and complete H&S checks.
Requirements
* Experience as Senior Support Worker or extensive care experience in Mental Health and hold the NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
* Leadership skills and experience
* Strong empathy and a caring and compassionate nature
* Willingness to support residents with personal hygiene
* Excellent people and communication skills, and a good sense of humor
* Deal with challenging behaviors
* Have a positive and professional approach
* Be reliable, flexible, hard-working, and honest
* Be local or within commutable distance
What you will get
* £12.85 hourly pay rate
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave Pro Rata (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
* 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
* 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
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment.
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