Support Worker

Details of the offer

As a Support Worker at Wellesley Hospital, you will be part of an inclusive and supportive team that works together to provide care to people with a range of Mental Health conditions.
Your role will involve ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.
This is a challenging but hugely rewarding role, where you can make a real difference in someone's life.

Main duties of the job 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 recovery pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.
Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analyzing behaviors 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.

Job responsibilities As a Support Worker, you are key to supporting the people in your care both physically and emotionally to achieve their personal goals and allow them to lead a full and valued life.
If you are dedicated and compassionate, join Wellesley Hospital and be part of making lives better at a well-established healthcare facility.

You will enjoy a fulfilling career as an Elysium Support Worker, where you're valued, recognized, 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 Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analyzing behaviors and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

The shift pattern is 10.25 hour days, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends, totaling 40.25 hours a week.

Where you will be working Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose-built 100 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health needs.

What you will get: Annual salary of £25,439.50 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including 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 are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and much more.

Person Specification Qualifications No specific qualifications are listed, but the role requires a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance. 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.

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