Support Worker

Job summary The role of a Support Worker at Elysium Healthcare's Ranworth House in Eastbourne involves providing compassionate and empathetic care to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviors.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, with a focus on enabling them to live more independently and lead a full and valued life.
The role requires strong communication skills, a caring nature, and the ability to handle challenging situations with resilience and professionalism.
Main duties of the job As a Support Worker, you will join a dedicated, inclusive, and supportive team that works collaboratively to provide the best possible care and support to residents.
You will use your knowledge, skills, and experience in caring for individuals with learning disabilities and autism to help them progress through their care pathway.
This may involve supporting residents who are transitioning from community placements or family homes to more structured care and support.
Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal hygiene, effectively communicating with residents, and dealing with challenging behaviors in a compassionate and professional manner.
A positive attitude, empathy, and a willingness to learn and grow in the role are essential.
About us Elysium Healthcare is an established and stable 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, Elysium Healthcare covers a wide range of specialties, including mental health, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, autism, children's services, and education.
As part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, Elysium Healthcare offers opportunities for career development and growth within a supportive and inclusive environment.
Job description Job responsibilities Are you a naturally empathetic, caring and compassionate Support Worker in the UK with experience of caring for people with Learning Disabilities?
Do you want a fulfilling career, where you can make a difference and change lives for the better in a culture of kindness and teamwork?
Where you'll be supported with development opportunities to grow you as a person and in your career?
Join Ranworth House in Eastbourne as a Support Worker and provide care for people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and behaviours may be seen as challenging; where you'll support and encourage them to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently.
You'll be great with people – a real 'people person', able to communicate effectively – explaining yourself clearly in the right tone to suit the situation and be really good at understanding others (behaviours and expressions, as well as vocal).
Having a good sense of humour and resilience, and a willingness to help residents with their personal hygiene are also important.
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.
Whether you have experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker, you will use your knowledge and skills to help support people lead a valued and fulfilled life.
Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will use your excellent communication skills and experience as a Support Worker with a background in Learning Disabilities and Autism to provide care and support people through their care pathway.
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 you; being able to do something today that they couldn't do last week.
Working 35 hours per week, shift patterns are 7:30-2:30pm & 2:30pm- 9:30pm on a rota basis including weekends.
Where you will be working Location: 1 Prideaux Rd, Eastbourne BN21 2NW You will be working at Ranworth House, a service which provides support for people who may be living with moderate Learning Disabilities, Autism and behaviours that may challenge.
Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will offer support to people as part of their care pathway.
Whether it is moving from their community placement or a family home because they require more structured care and support.
In this role you will Preferably hold a valid UK driver's licence (to assist with community visits) Have strong empathy and a caring and compassionate nature Be willing to support residents with personal hygiene Have 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.
What you will get Annual salary of £22,113 The equivalent of 25 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
Free meals and parking 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 While no specific qualifications are required, it is preferred that you have prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker, particularly in the field of learning disabilities and autism.
Strong communication skills, empathy, and a genuine passion for caring for and supporting vulnerable individuals are essential.