Bank Support Worker

Priory Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

We are expanding our dedicated team of support workers at Mather Fold House, offering specialist support for adults with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Mental Health issues. This rewarding role involves helping individuals reach goals and live independently, with training and career development opportunities available.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Salary sacrifice and cashback rewards

Pension options

Qualifications

• Experience in caring or support roles preferred.
• Being reliable and able to manage challenging behaviours is key.
• Must be willing to support personal care and motivate service users.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with Autism and Mental Health issues.
• Help service users achieve their goals, including personal care.
• Engage in in-house activities and hobbies.

Skills

Reliability

Friendliness

Caring

Motivation

Resilience

Job description

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Mather Fold House, Hoghton Lane, Preston, PR5 4ED

Priory Group Division

Adult Care

£13.20 per hour

Hours

40 hours per week

Vacancy Type

Bank

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We are currently looking to grow our dedicated team of support workers at our site near Preston.

Mather Fold House provides specialist support for adults with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Mental Health issues, who may sometimes present with challenging behaviours.

The service offers 24-hour support. Staff will help individuals reach their goals, develop self-esteem, and acquire skills for independent living. We support individuals in understanding and making choices, considering their unique needs.

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

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

Our resilience during the pandemic has helped our service users. The role of a Support Worker is rewarding, allowing you to see the positive impact you make.

Making a difference to others can also impact your life. Our Career Pathway helps you build a successful career in Social Care, from Support Worker to Management and beyond.

Our ideal support worker will:

• Be reliable, friendly, and caring to help service users achieve their goals, including personal care
• Support in-house activities and hobbies
• Be attentive and motivate service users to achieve more
• Be resilient and manage challenging behaviours

Drivers can take residents out; non-drivers are also welcome!

What we’ll give you:

• A rewarding job with career development opportunities
• Ongoing training to help you grow
• Supportive, friendly team colleagues
• A range of benefits including salary sacrifice, cashback rewards, pension options, and more
• Access to our Career Pathways to shape your career

Contact us at Mather Fold on 01772 311 371 for an informal discussion. We are also recruiting Bank Support Workers, so get in touch if interested.

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Disclosure

All roles require a DBS check, which Priory will cover. We are an equal opportunities employer.