Male Driver Support WorkerNHS

Job summary

Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at Alexandra Gardens in Hounslow and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Use your knowledge, experience, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with Mental Health conditions. Youll be looked after, with a fulfilling career where youre valued, recognised, and supported, with colleagues there for you and a culture built on kindness and teamwork. Theres 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 You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with a learning disability and complex needs conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day-to-day will include providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

Main duties of the job

As a Male Driver Support Worker at Elysium Healthcare in Hounslow, you will be part of a team committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with mental health and complex needs. Your role involves providing comprehensive care and assistance, including personal hygiene. You'll work in a 12-bed community-based service, helping people on their recovery journey. The position is full-time with a 37.5-hour workweek and includes shift work. Being a driver is preferred as it supports resident activities. Training and development opportunities are extensive, and a robust benefits package is provided to support wellbeing and career goals.

Job description

Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at Alexandra Gardens in Hounslow and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

Use your knowledge, experience, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with Mental Health conditions.

You’ll be looked after, with a fulfilling career where you’re valued, recognised, 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 You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with a learning disability and complex needs conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

Your day-to-day will include 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.

This is a permanent full-time position, 37.5 weekly hours, will work on shifts between the hours of 7am and 10 pm including every other weekend shift a month on rotas. We are encouraging male drivers candidates to apply for this role to efficiently support our male residents. Drivers are preferred to use the company vehicle supporting with the activities.

Where you will be working:

Location: 13 Alexandra Gardens, Hounslow, TW3 4HT

13 Alexandra Gardens is a twelve bed, mixed gender, community based service. The property comprises of eight beds in the main house and four self-contained flats for people who may not be able to live in larger groups. The people who are supported at 13 Alexandra Gardens have severe learning disabilities, autism and associated health needs with behaviours which due to their diagnosis may be seen as challenging. The service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by a dedicated team made up of the Registered Manager and Support Workers. 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 £25,564.50
• 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local free 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.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees, known for its unique approach to delivering care. Operating more than 80 services across England and Wales, they cover areas like Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Children & Education. As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network in 10 countries employing over 86,000 people, Elysium emphasizes inclusive recruitment, requiring staff's commitment to the welfare of service users. A full DBS disclosure is part of their safer recruitment process, supporting their dedication to providing high-quality and secure care environments.