Be part of making lives better as a Bank Support Worker at Dane House in Brighton, 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 who may be living with moderate learning disabilities with associated health needs, autism and behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be seen as challenging. 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. Over 2,000 staff had a promotion last year, that’s 25% of the workforce, so the opportunities really are there.   What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with learning disabilities 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 ward rounds, analysing behaviours 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 environmentat 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. The service operates 24/7 with 7.5 and 10 hour standard shifts. As a bank Support Worker you’ll be on a zero hour contract, giving you the freedom to choose the shifts you want to work. In this role you will: Must hold a valid UK driving licence (minimum 1 year), to assist with activities 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 Where you will be working: Location: 52a Dyke Rd Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5LE Dane House is a six-bed mixed gender community-based home, with a range of communal facilities including lounges, dining room and kitchen alongside sensory facilities and a large garden. The people who are supported at Dane House may be living with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be seen as challenging. Residents may also have profound and multiple communication difficulties, sensory impairments and physical health problems. Dane House is located in Brighton within walking distanceof an array of local facilities and resources. Brighton has excellent transport links across the south of England and direct train routes into London. What you will get Hourly rate of £13.50 (incl. 12.07% holiday allowance uplift) Two-week paid induction Free meals Mandatory training to ensureyou are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional) 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.