Job summary The role of a Support Worker at Elysium Healthcare involves providing care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You will be part of an inclusive and supportive team, working to help people along their recovery pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. The position offers a competitive annual salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Main duties of the job As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for conducting ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, and adapting care accordingly with your colleagues. You will also be updating patient records and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. The role requires a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance, as it can be a challenging environment at times. However, the job is highly rewarding, as you will see the positive impact of your involvement in improving the lives of those you support. About us Elysium Healthcare is an established and stable company with over 8,000 employees, providing a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, the organization covers a range of areas, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, offering opportunities for growth and career progression. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,693 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1244646640 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Surbiton KT66QX Job description Job responsibilities We are currently advertising for candidates who drive and hold a valid clean full UK driver's license in order to provide the best possible service for our residents. You will not be considered if you do not hold a full UK driver's license. Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at 21b Upper Brighton Road in Surbiton Surrey and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Use your knowledge, experience, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. You’ll be looked after, with a fulfilling career 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. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with Learning Disabilities and Autism 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 patterns include working 7.5 hours a day on shifts 7:00am - 2.30pm and 2.30pm -10pm, including weekends on a rota basis. Permanent, 37.5 hours full - time contract. Extra hours are optional. Where you will be working: Location: 21b Upper Brighton Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6QX 21b Upper Brighton Road is part of our learning disability and autism division and provides support for people who may be living with moderate learning disabilities with associated health needs, autism and behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be seen as challenging. What you will get: Annual Salary of £23,693 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off 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 is 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. Job description Job responsibilities We are currently advertising for candidates who drive and hold a valid clean full UK driver's license in order to provide the best possible service for our residents. You will not be considered if you do not hold a full UK driver's license. Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at 21b Upper Brighton Road in Surbiton Surrey and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Use your knowledge, experience, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. You’ll be looked after, with a fulfilling career 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. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with Learning Disabilities and Autism 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 patterns include working 7.5 hours a day on shifts 7:00am - 2.30pm and 2.30pm -10pm, including weekends on a rota basis. Permanent, 37.5 hours full - time contract. Extra hours are optional. Where you will be working: Location: 21b Upper Brighton Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6QX 21b Upper Brighton Road is part of our learning disability and autism division and provides support for people who may be living with moderate learning disabilities with associated health needs, autism and behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be seen as challenging. What you will get: Annual Salary of £23,693 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off 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 is 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 Essential The role requires a full UK driver's license, as the Support Worker will be responsible for providing transportation for the residents. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the candidate should have relevant experience and a caring nature to work effectively with individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Person Specification Qualifications Essential The role requires a full UK driver's license, as the Support Worker will be responsible for providing transportation for the residents. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the candidate should have relevant experience and a caring nature to work effectively with individuals with learning disabilities and autism. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare Address Elysium Healthcare Surbiton KT66QX Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)