Support Worker- Learning Disabilities and Mental Health
Location: Saltdean, Brighton
Salary: £11.50-£11.80 per hour
Hours- 37.5 hours per week
Glenholme is continuously expanding, and we’re looking for passionate and experienced Support Workers to join our growing team! As part of our commitment to providing exceptional care, we are excited to be launching a brand-new service, designed to support individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can grow your career while positively impacting lives, now is the perfect time to join Glenholme!
Benefits and perks as a Support Worker:
- A Salary increase to £11.65 once you have completed our paid-for-care certificate (An industry-recognised qualification)
- A Salary increase to £11.80 on completion of a paid-for Level 2-3 NVQ qualification (An industry-recognised qualification)
- Compensation of up to £200 for completing your e-learning before you start
- Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as and when you want
- 28 holidays (including bank holidays)
- An additional day off for your birthday plus up to 5 additional days off for your length of service
- Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff’s commitment and contribution and service performance-related bonuses
- Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health and health & wellbeing
- You’ll also receive our pension & life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Blue Light Card Reimbursement
With the right training and support, you can help us to promote independence, choice, and inclusion. Every day you will make an invaluable contribution to the lives of people living with learning disabilities and will become more than just their support worker, you will become their companion too.
Your Role as a Support Worker:
- Provide person-centred care, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs in their daily lives
- Encourage independence, choice, and personal development
- Support with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks
- Assist with managing behaviours, promoting emotional wellbeing, and fostering social inclusion
- Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and the wider support team
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience working with learning disabilities and mental health (essential)
- A compassionate and patient approach to care
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to supporting independence and dignity
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
About Our Homes
Our services are located in a quiet residential neighborhood very close to shops, restaurants and transport links, including a direct bus route into the centre of Brighton. This ensures service users are able to create positive links with the local and wider community in Brighton.
Our specialist supported living services have been developed to enable people with learning disabilities to live happy, healthy, safe lives and to achieve their full potential.
Sound good? Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity and apply today to become a Support Worker and join the Glenholme Healthcare family.
At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.
This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.
Job Code: GHBRI1