Support Worker Waking Night

The Priory; Shaldon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in adult care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for waking nights. This role involves providing compassionate support to individuals with various needs, including autism and dementia. You'll be part of a close-knit team, making a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a variety of shift patterns that suit your lifestyle. Full training is provided, along with numerous career pathways to help you grow in your career. If you have a positive attitude and a passion for high-quality care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

5.6 weeks annual leave (Pro Rata)

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Blue Light Card application opportunity

Cycle to work scheme

NEST pension option

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care roles is ideal but not mandatory.
• Compassion and a positive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care tasks and daily activities.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Support Worker - waking nights
Pay rate: £13.20 effective from 1st April 2025
Shift Patterns: Nights 8pm - 8am

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that communicate distress.

At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A close-knit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives.

We offer full training and numerous career pathways, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program. Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.

Your positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (Pro Rata)
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Blue Light Card application opportunity
• Cycle to work scheme
• NEST pension option

Benefits are subject to T&Cs

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing and eating.
• Supporting with housekeeping tasks, such as dusting and vacuuming.
• Assistance and support to take residents out for evening activities.
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff.
• Encouragement and support to participate in social and recreational activities.

Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.

We are an equal opportunity employer.