Bank Support Worker

Priory Group; Armagh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking dedicated support workers at Apple Mews Care Home in Armagh. This role involves caring for residents with learning disabilities and mental health conditions, promoting independence and engaging them in daily activities. A rewarding opportunity with ongoing training and the potential for career development, ideal for empathetic individuals who want to make a difference.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Cashback rewards

Pension options

Support from an experienced team

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should be reliable, friendly, and caring.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors is essential.
• Driving capability is a plus but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily activities, enhancing independence.
• Encourage service users to achieve their goals and take part in activities.
• Foster relationship building between staff and residents.

Skills

Reliable

Friendly

Caring

Resilient

Attentive

Job description

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Apple Mews Care Home, 95 Cathedral Road, Armagh Co., Armagh, BT61 8AB

Priory Group Division

Adult Care

£12.90 per hour

Hours

Bank

Vacancy Type

Bank

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Job Advert Role Description

We are currently looking to grow our dedicated team of support workers/care assistants at our site, Apple Mews, in Armagh. Apple Mews is a modern, purpose-built site, split into several bungalows with 5-6 residents each. The site is home to 30 service users living with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions. Each support worker is assigned to one bungalow to foster relationship building between staff and residents.

• Do you believe everyone is entitled to the very best care and support?
• Do you want to make a lasting difference in people’s lives?
• Do you want to support people in achieving their goals, dreams, and aspirations?

We are passionate about providing excellent care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, Prader-Willi Syndrome, or mental health conditions. As a support worker, you will be part of inspiring stories of care for our residents and service users.

You will support residents with daily activities, encouraging independence. You may also participate in activities outside the home, such as day trips and charity events.

Our ideal support worker will:

• Be reliable, friendly, and caring, helping service users achieve their goals (including personal care)
• Support in-house activities and hobbies
• Be attentive and inspiring to help service users achieve more
• Be resilient and capable of managing some challenging behaviors

Drivers can take service users out and about, but non-drivers are also welcome!

What we’ll give you:

• A rewarding role with variety and career development opportunities
• Ongoing training to support your growth
• Support from an experienced, friendly team
• Benefits including salary sacrifice options, cashback rewards, pension, and more
• Access to Career Pathways to help shape your career with us

Please call Apple Mews at 02837517840 for an informal discussion. We are also recruiting for Bank Support Workers, so get in touch if this suits you better.

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Disclosure

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure via the DBS, Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland, with costs covered by Priory. We are an equal opportunities employer.