About this role
Job summary Are you an experienced Complexed Care Healthcare Assistant? Join Dove House in Creswell near Worksop, where you will be working with an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people who have Learning Disabilities, Autism and sensory and communication differences, Using your knowledge and skills to support and encourage individuals to lead a full and valued and meaningful life to them, enabling them to live more independently through a programme of active community engagement, developing social networks and coping strategies. We are exclusively recruiting for candidates that have Complex Care, Personality Disorder, Mental Health, Learning Disability experience only. 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 supporting individuals
Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare, you will be working in Creswell, near Worksop, at Dove House. This position involves joining a supportive team to provide care for individuals with complex needs such as Learning Disabilities, Autism, and sensory and communication differences. The roles primary goal is to assist individuals in leading full and meaningful lives by fostering their independence through community engagement, developing social networks, and coping strategies. Potential candidates must have experience in Complex Care, Personality Disorders, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities. The job entails providing day-to-day support with activities of daily living, community activities, record-keeping, and personal care. The work environment, though challenging, tends to be rewarding due to the significant positive impact on the service users' lives. The position requires working 12.5-hour shifts across 3-4 days a week, including nights and weekends. Additionally, employees may need to undertake transitional work to help service users relocate back to their local areas.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a renowned provider of healthcare services, employing over 8,000 people across more than 80 facilities in England and Wales. They offer healthcare services spanning Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries, Elysium Healthcare holds a unique position, offering employees opportunities for growth and movement within the organization. Committed to safer recruitment practices and being a Disability Confident employer, Elysium emphasizes inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. With a comprehensive benefits package, Elysium Healthcare ensures the wellbeing, development, and future of their employees, incorporating generous leave policies, career development opportunities, a rewards platform, wellbeing support, and financial security measures, among other perks, making it an attractive workplace for healthcare professionals.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Complexed Care Healthcare Assistant? Join Dove House in Creswell near Worksop, where you will be working with an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people who have Learning Disabilities, Autism and sensory and communication differences, Using your knowledge and skills to support and encourage individuals to lead a full and valued and meaningful life to them, enabling them to live more independently through a programme of active community engagement, developing social networks and coping strategies.
We are exclusively recruiting for candidates that have Complex Care, Personality Disorder, Mental Health, Learning Disability experience only. 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 supporting individuals with activities of daily living, activities within the home and community, completing service user records and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal care.
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 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.
Dove House will support individuals who are currently out of area return to their local area; therefore, staff will be required to take part in transitional work, where they will visit and work them at their current placement. All expenses will be paid but this may require an overnight stay. Where you will be working:
Location: Colliery Road, Creswell, Worksop, S80 4BX
Be part of a new team at this residential service for adults under 65 years with a Learning Disability, Autism and sensory and communication differences located in Creswell, a 10 minute drive from Worksop.
Dove House is a specialist, robust service to support people with ongoing complex needs and behaviours that challenge who are stepping down from hospital or to avoid an inappropriate admission to hospital and to enable them to return to their home area. The model was introduced to emulate community care for individuals with complex needs in robust, spacious accommodation.
The services are staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team of Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Nurses and Support Workers.
What you will get:
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Hourly rate of £13.11 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer:
Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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
Candidates must have experience in Complex Care, Personality Disorders, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities.
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.
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Worksop
S80 4BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)