This Support Worker post is at 1a Upper Brighton Road House, a nine-bed community home run by Elysium Healthcare for people with severe learning disabilities and autism. The work centres on personal care and day-to-day support, including help with personal hygiene. Shifts run between 7am and 10pm, including every other weekend, in a home staffed around the clock. No formal qualifications are set; compassion, resilience and basic care skills decide fit.
What the job involves
- Provide overall care and support to residents, including help with personal hygiene
- Help residents progress along their care pathway towards a fulfilled life
- Work as part of a team delivering 24-hour care in the home
- Work shifts, including half days, long days and every other weekend, between 7am and 10pm
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of service users
Skills & knowledge
- Positive attitude
- Compassion
- Resilience
- Vigilance
- Basic care skills
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure
Other
- Understanding of personal responsibility to safeguard service users
What’s offered
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday off, with option to buy more
- Pension contribution and life assurance
- Enhanced maternity package
- Career development and training
- Wellbeing support and activities
- Discounts via Ely-Vate and Blue Light Card, plus subsidised meals and parking
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
- Earned wages access and savings through Stream
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
