Bank Support Worker

Priory Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension enrolment

DBS paid for

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Group in Southport is hiring a Bank Support Worker at York Road. You will provide personal care, support daily living tasks, encourage participation in activities, and help residents achieve personal outcomes in a respectful, caring environment.

Working at Priory Group offers training opportunities, DBS paid for, pension enrolment, and a supportive team focused on safety, confidentiality and high care standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in care or support work is desirable; training provided.
• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Bank Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: York Road

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

York Road, Southport Services

£13.45 per hour

Bank Contract

York Road has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.

York Road is located in the village of Birkdale in Southport, Merseyside. It offers residential support for five males and females who have a learning disability or are on the autism spectrum.

We can also support those who have:

• Mental health needs
• Difficulties with communication
• Mild to moderate behaviour that may challenge

What you'll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, supporting with care requirements, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• 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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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.

• Pension enrolment
• Access to development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• DBS paid for

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