About this role
Job summary Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at in Sunbury-on-Thames 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 Mental Health conditions. Youll be looked after, with a fulfilling career where youre valued, recognised, and supported, with colleagues there for you and a culture built on kindness and teamwork. Theres 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 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 accord
Main duties of the job As a Support Worker at Elysium Healthcare in Sunbury-on-Thames, you will be instrumental in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with mental health conditions. In this role, you will leverage your experience and compassion to support those in need, working within an inclusive team that prioritizes recognition, support, and teamwork. You'll be involved in daily activities such as ward rounds, behavior analysis, patient record updates, and providing general care, including assisting with personal hygiene. Despite the challenges, watching individuals progress because of your contributions offers immense satisfaction. The position requires a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance, as you'll be contributing to an environment focused on recovery pathways and leading fulfilling lives.
About us Elysium Healthcare is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with mental health issues and other healthcare needs. With a workforce exceeding 8,000 employees and more than 80 services throughout England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare offers expansive opportunities for career growth and movement across various health sectors, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Children, and Education. Being part of Ramsay Health Care's global network, Elysium extends its commitment to inclusive, accessible recruitment and rigorous safeguarding standards, ensuring the welfare of both service users and staff. The organization also promotes comprehensive staff support through competitive benefits and a culture grounded in teamwork.
Job description Job responsibilities
Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at in Sunbury-on-Thames 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 Mental Health conditions.
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 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 7.5 hours a day, between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends on rota. Permanent, full-time, 37.5 weekly hours contract. Where you will be working:
Location: School House, School Walk, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16 6RB
School House provides a specialist residential service for all gender identities who have a learning disability, or who are autistic, and have behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be of concern/distress. The service is staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team of Support Workers, led by an experienced Registered Manager School House is situated in Surrey and provides nine en suite bedrooms, and a self-contained flat. There are two lounges, one of which includes a sensory room, as well as a dining room, kitchen and surrounding garden. The local area has an excellent range of community facilities and amenities including parks and gardens. What You’ll 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:
Annual base salary of £25,058 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About us:
Elysium Health care 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
Relevant experience in mental health or healthcare support roles is preferred.
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
Sunbury on Thames
TW16 6RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)