What you will be doing
Join Arabella Drive House as a Team Leader Support Worker and provide care for people with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that may be seen as challenging; you will support and encourage service users to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. You will be a real “people person”, communicating effectively and understanding behaviours, expressions and vocal cues. A good sense of humour, resilience and willingness to help residents with their personal hygiene are important.
You will join an inclusive, supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will use your excellent communication skills and experience as a Team Leader with a background in learning disabilities & autism to support people through their care pathway. The environment can be challenging at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. You will work on a 3‑week rolling rota with a mixture of late and early shifts ranging from 7.5 to 8.5 hours, including weekends.
As a Team Leader you will have:
- NVQ 3 (or working towards it) in Health & Social Care
- Valid UK driving licence (preferred to assist with community visits)
- Strong empathy and a caring, compassionate nature
- Willingness to support residents with personal hygiene
- Excellent people and communication skills, and a good sense of humour
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviours
- Positive and professional approach
- Reliability, flexibility, hard‑working approach and honesty
- Local or within commutable distance
Right to Work
You must live in the UK and have the Right to Work in the UK full time. 20‑hour Student and Skilled Worker Visas cannot be accepted.
Where you will be working
Location: 185 Arabella Dr, Roehampton, London SW15 5LH
Arabella Drive is based in Roehampton and is part of our learning disability and autism division and provides support for 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. 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, your aim will be to encourage individuals to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently through a programme of active community engagement, developing meaningful social networks and robust coping strategies.
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 £#removed#.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to purchase additional leave during the selection window
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate – everyday savings, exclusive benefits and a wellbeing hub
- Wellbeing support and activities to 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 the option to save from your wages alongside financial wellbeing support
- 24/7 GP service and a second medical opinion to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package to truly enjoy this special time
- Pension contribution to secure your future
- Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking
Legal Notice
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.
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