Job summary

Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at Ormesby House in West Hill, Oxted, Surrey, 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 range of Mental Health 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

Main duties of the job

As a Female Driver Support Worker, you will be part of a dedicated team at Ormesby House in Oxted, Surrey, providing exceptional care to individuals with mental health conditions. Your role will include assisting with personal hygiene, ensuring the wellbeing and recovery of the residents, and driving residents to activities. This rewarding position requires a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance. You will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual salary of £23,860.20, 33 days of annual leave, career development opportunities, and access to wellbeing support. As part of the role, you need to be a female candidate holding a UK driver's license to use the house vehicle for transporting residents efficiently.

Details

• Date posted: 02 November 2026
• Closing date: 30 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £23,860.20 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1570808278
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Oxted, RH8 9JB, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at Ormesby House in West Hill, Oxted, Surrey, 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 range of Mental Health 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, 35 hours a week, full-time contract. Will be working on 7 hours shifts, or compressed shifts, between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including every other weekend shift on rota. 

The vacancy requires female candidates who can drive and hold the UK drivers licence, also must be able to use the house vehicle and drive the residents for activities. This is to support the female residents in the most efficient manner. 

Where you will be working:

Location: Ormesby House, West Hill, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9JB

Ormesby House provides a specialist residential service for all gender identities who have a learning disability, or who are autistic, and have behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be of concern/distress. Residents may also have profound and multiple communication difficulties, sensory impairments and physical health problems. As well as supporting individuals who have a learning disability, who are autistic, we are specialists in working with additional complex needs.   The service is staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team of Support Workers, led by an experienced Registered Manager.   Ormesby House is situated in Oxted, Surrey and provides ten en-suite bedrooms, communal lounges and a sunroom along with a fully enclosed garden. Oxted is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many local shops, restaurants, and cafes. The town also has a number of parks and green spaces. In addition, there are many local sports clubs and facilities.

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 £23,860.20
• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The position requires female candidates with a valid UK drivers license who are capable of operating the house vehicle to transport residents for activities. Experience in providing care to individuals with mental health conditions is essential, along with a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

Elysium Healthcare operates over 80 services across England and Wales, specializing in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. The company provides career growth opportunities within its expansive network of healthcare facilities. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global organisation with services in 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people worldwide. At Ormesby House, the dedicated team of Support Workers is staffed 24/7 and led by an experienced Registered Manager. The facility, located in Oxted, Surrey, provides a welcoming environment for residents with profound and multiple communication difficulties, sensory impairments, and physical health problems.

Employer details

• Employer name: Elysium Healthcare
• Address: Elysium Healthcare, Oxted, RH8 9JB, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/