About this role
Job summary 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 Bere Clinic in Waterlooville, and provide care for people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs. You will be key in supporting individuals to lead a full and valued life. Its a career that you can take pride in. At Bere Clinic 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. 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. As a Senior Support Worker some of your key responsibilities will include org
Main duties of the job The position of Senior Support Worker at Bere Clinic, part of Elysium Healthcare, offers an opportunity to significantly impact individuals' lives positively. This role involves providing care for people with challenging behavior and high support needs, particularly within the Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS). The responsibilities include organizing shifts, overseeing daily operations, administering medication, and ensuring the wellbeing of the service users. The role offers diverse daily experiences and requires skills in dealing with challenging behaviors and providing leadership. The clinic offers a supportive working environment with career development opportunities and extensive training programs.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a network offering extensive care services across England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. With over 8,000 employees, Elysium emphasizes professional development and employee well-being. The Bere Clinic in Waterlooville, under Elysium, is a specialized facility for Children and Young People's Mental Health Services, primarily catering to those with eating disorders. It features a multidisciplinary team and an onsite school, focusing on comprehensive care and education. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium maintains high standards for inclusive recruitment committed to the welfare of service users.
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 Bere Clinic in Waterlooville, and provide care for people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs. 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 Bere Clinic 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 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. Our rota includes days, nights, and weekend shifts to ensure a well-balanced team effort.
As a Senior Support Worker you will have:
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 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: Bere Clinic, Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8QT
Bere Clinic is a 12 bed Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) to support young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders.
With an onsite school providing educational services while the young people are in our care and full multidisciplinary team, it’s a great opportunity to be part of something new and help shape its future.
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 £26,589 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 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
Experience as a Senior Support Worker or extensive care experience in Mental Health. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Leadership experience and skills in handling challenging behaviors.
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
Waterlooville
PO8 8QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)