Support Worker

Priory; Toowoomba Regional; Presencial; AUD 31.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Contributory pension

Gym membership & healthcare plan

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support up to £3000

Descripción de la vacante

Priory is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for a permanent full-time position at Cotswold Lodge in New Romney, Kent. You will provide person-centred care, support daily living, and help residents live with dignity, independence and choice.

Key responsibilities include personal care, activity participation, maintaining records, and acting as a key worker to support personal goals while upholding safety and confidentiality.

Formación

• Candidates should demonstrate a caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies and procedures.
• Experience in care or support work is desirable; training provided.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving personal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families and colleagues.
• Uphold safety, confidentiality and procedures.
• Act as a key worker and help set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence and involvement.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Caring & respectful

Flexible thinking

Strong communication

Professional standards

Care experience (desirable)

Descripción del empleo

Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cotswold Lodge

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Cotswold Lodge is located in New Romney, in Kent. It offers residential support for eight men with a primary learning disability diagnosis. We are located on a private estate, near the seafront of a market town.

Our team are dedicated to ensuring that all the people we care for have a voice that is heard and that they receive the support, encouragement and empowerment to live the lives that they choose.

What you'll be doing

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will provide the highest standard of person-centred support and care, enabling the people who use our service to live with dignity, independence, and choice.

Support workers are key workers, and provide direct support to our service users in support them to live there best lives. Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

You will play a vital part in helping individuals achieve their personal goals, supporting them in daily living, and empowering them to realise their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
• Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions

What you'll bring to the role

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.