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Support WorkerinGrimsbyinGrimsbyPUBLISHED SUN 15 DEC 2024

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Competitive annual salary of £25,272.
Access to a comprehensive range of training and career development options to help achieve professional goals.
An inclusive and supportive team environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex needs and contribute to their recovery.
Comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and the option to take your birthday off.
Wellbeing support and activities that promote a healthy work-life balance.
Enhanced maternity package and additional perks such as free meals and parking.
The Support Worker role at Elysium Healthcare's Bradley Complex Care facility in Grimsby involves providing care and support to individuals with complex needs, including learning disabilities and mental health issues. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will engage in activities such as conducting ward rounds, monitoring behaviors, updating patient records, and assisting with personal hygiene. The position requires resilience, compassion, and a positive attitude in a challenging yet rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact the lives of the individuals in your care.

This temporary role offers an annual salary of £25,272, along with comprehensive benefits such as 33 days of annual leave, free meals and parking, and opportunities for career development. You will work on a shift pattern of 11.42 hours per day for 3-4 days a week, including nights and weekends. Elysium Healthcare, a respected company with over 8,000 employees, emphasises a supportive workplace culture and commitment to the well-being of both staff and service users.
Competitive annual salary of £25,272.
Access to a comprehensive range of training and career development options to help achieve professional goals.
An inclusive and supportive team environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex needs and contribute to their recovery.
Comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and the option to take your birthday off.
Wellbeing support and activities that promote a healthy work-life balance.
Enhanced maternity package and additional perks such as free meals and parking.

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Useful skills for a Support Worker:
To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
 


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