Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join Elysium Healthcare, a leading provider of care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting and empowering service users to lead fulfilling and independent lives. With a focus on person-centered care, you will be part of a dedicated and supportive team that works together to make a real difference in the lives of the people they serve. Main duties of the job As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the smooth running of shifts, ensuring the wellbeing of all service users, responding to challenges or concerns, and supervising support staff. Your duties will include organizing activities, administering medication, communicating with families and professionals, overseeing daily reports and budgets, completing financial audits, and performing health and safety checks. This role requires a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance, as you will be working in a challenging yet highly rewarding environment. You will have the opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to make a tangible impact on the lives of the individuals you support. About us Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare is part of the global Ramsay Health Care group, which employs over 86,000 people across 10 countries. Elysium Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and providing its employees with opportunities for professional development and career growth. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,350 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1246510660 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Staplehurst TN12 0PZ Job description Job responsibilities Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker looking to elevate your career, where you can make a real difference and change lives for the better? If so, join Gresham House, and provide care for men and women with a range of learning disabilities, including autism and/or sensory and communication impairments. You will be key in supporting individuals to lead a full and valued life. It’s a career that you can take pride in. At Gresham House you will have the chance to develop your skills and career. With a huge range of courses on offer, if you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. 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. 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. As a Senior Support Worker some of your key responsibilities will include organising 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 organise activities, administer medication, communicate with families and professionals, oversee daily reports, budgets, complete financial audits and complete H&S checks. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. It is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of you; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week. No two days are the same in this role, offering plenty of engagement and motivation. While there's a degree of routine, you can expect a diverse work environment. This is a permanent, 37.5 contracted hours, full-time vacancy. Our rota includes weekdays and weekend shifts 7am - 2.30pm, and 2pm - 9.30pm to ensure a well-balanced team effort. As a Senior Support Worker you will have: Experience as Senior Support Worker or extensive care experience from a learning disability and autism residential setting and hold the NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards. 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 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. Where you will be working: Location: Gresham House, Station Road, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0PZ Gresham House are specialists in working with epilepsy and complex needs. The service is staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team of Support Workers, led by an experienced Registered Manager. The aim of the service is to encourage individuals to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently through a programme of active community engagement, developing meaningful social networks and developing robust coping strategies. The home has twelve full en-suite bedrooms, a quiet room, double lounge with direct access to a large garden, which also contains a summer house/sensory room. It is located in the village of Staplehurst, in Kent, which is ten miles south of Maidstone. Stapelhurst has a fast train service to London and there are good train and road links across the south. What you will get: Annual Salary of £ 25,350 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave– plus your birthday off Free meals and parking in local streets. 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 Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker looking to elevate your career, where you can make a real difference and change lives for the better? If so, join Gresham House, and provide care for men and women with a range of learning disabilities, including autism and/or sensory and communication impairments. You will be key in supporting individuals to lead a full and valued life. It’s a career that you can take pride in. At Gresham House you will have the chance to develop your skills and career. With a huge range of courses on offer, if you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. 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. 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. As a Senior Support Worker some of your key responsibilities will include organising 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 organise activities, administer medication, communicate with families and professionals, oversee daily reports, budgets, complete financial audits and complete H&S checks. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. It is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of you; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week. No two days are the same in this role, offering plenty of engagement and motivation. While there's a degree of routine, you can expect a diverse work environment. This is a permanent, 37.5 contracted hours, full-time vacancy. Our rota includes weekdays and weekend shifts 7am - 2.30pm, and 2pm - 9.30pm to ensure a well-balanced team effort. As a Senior Support Worker you will have: Experience as Senior Support Worker or extensive care experience from a learning disability and autism residential setting and hold the NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards. 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 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. Where you will be working: Location: Gresham House, Station Road, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0PZ Gresham House are specialists in working with epilepsy and complex needs. The service is staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team of Support Workers, led by an experienced Registered Manager. The aim of the service is to encourage individuals to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently through a programme of active community engagement, developing meaningful social networks and developing robust coping strategies. The home has twelve full en-suite bedrooms, a quiet room, double lounge with direct access to a large garden, which also contains a summer house/sensory room. It is located in the village of Staplehurst, in Kent, which is ten miles south of Maidstone. Stapelhurst has a fast train service to London and there are good train and road links across the south. What you will get: Annual Salary of £ 25,350 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave– plus your birthday off Free meals and parking in local streets. 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 As a Senior Support Worker, you will have experience working in a learning disability or autism residential setting, and hold or be working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. You will also possess strong leadership skills, empathy, and a caring and compassionate nature. The ability to deal with challenging behaviors, excellent communication skills, and a positive and professional approach are essential for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential As a Senior Support Worker, you will have experience working in a learning disability or autism residential setting, and hold or be working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. You will also possess strong leadership skills, empathy, and a caring and compassionate nature. The ability to deal with challenging behaviors, excellent communication skills, and a positive and professional approach are essential for this role. 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 Staplehurst TN12 0PZ Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)