Male Support Worker and Driver in London

What you will be doing   

If you’re new to healthcare and are not sure if this role is for you,  to get an insight into what the role could involve.

 This two-in-one role will see you join an inclusive, supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with learning disabilities. Whether you have experience as a Healthcare Assistant or transferable skills from another industry, you will use your knowledge and skills to help support people to lead a valued and fulfilled life.

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 thanks to you; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week.

You will have access to the Elysium Wellbeing team, which is on hand to keep you feeling great; be it a chat, massage or group activities. Who doesn’t like a free massage at work?

With a huge range of courses that will help you grow and succeed, if you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

You will work on shifts 7.5 hours a day, 7:00am - 2.30pm; 2.30pm - 10:00pm, including weekends on a rota basis. Permanent, 37.5 hours full-time contract. 

Where you will be working

Location: 185 Arabella Drive, Roehampton, London, SW15 5LH

You will be working at Arabella Drive, a service which provides support for people who may be living with moderate learning disabilities with associated health needs, autism and behaviours.

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.

• We are actively encouraging male candidates to apply for this opportunity at our specialist residential service in Roehampton. This is to accommodate the needs of our male service users in the most efficient manner.
• Must hold the UK driving license, as during the shifts, you will be using the company vehicle to safely be escorting and driving staff, visitors and service users to local destinations and surrounding areas within Southwest London. 
  
• Must be local or based at a commutable distance and time
• The ability to show strong empathy, a caring and compassionate nature
• Willing to support the resident with the personal hygiene
• People skills, communication skills and a good sense of humour
• Willingness to deal with the challenging behaviour
• A positive & professional approach
• Reliability, flexibility, hard work and honesty
• Team working ethos aligned to our company values