Bank Support Worker

Priory Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a Support Worker to enhance independence and life skills for adults with various needs in Wakefield. Responsibilities include personal care, promoting socialization through activities, and fostering important relationships. Candidates should demonstrate resilience and effective communication while being part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Reliable, friendly with excellent communication skills.
• Eager to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to support individuals with varying needs.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence by building life skills.
• Assist with personal care tailored to individual needs.
• Engage service users in activities for socialization.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Person-centered approach

Resilience

Job description

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The Lawrence, 316 Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0QH

Priory Group Division

Adult Care

£12.60 per hour

Hours

Bank

Vacancy Type

Bank

Job Advert - Division Information

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 challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.

Job Advert Location Description

The Lawrence is located in Carr Gate, in Wakefield. Our offers residential support for 14 males and females with a learning disability, and other needs.

Our team are dedicated to providing a safe and homely environment, where all individuals can make their own choices about the support they receive. We want people we care for to maximise their potential, no matter what their physical, intellectual, emotional and social capacity needs are.

Job Advert Role Description

The role

As a Support Worker you will work on a variety of duties, including:

Promoting independence: Encouraging our service users to live as independently as possible, while supporting them in building their life skills.
Achieving goals: Help set, achieve and celebrate personal goals for each individual, ensuring they progress at their own pace.
Encouraging socialisation: Working with colleagues to engage our service users in exciting activities and hobbies that promote involvement and personal growth.
Providing personal care: Assisting with personal care needs, tailored to each individual’s requirements.
Building relationships: Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with external specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams.

About you

You are reliable, friendly, and you understand the importance of a person centred approach.
Your enthusiasm inspires others, and you demonstrate resilience when faced with behaviours that challenge.
With excellent communication skills, you work well in a team and you are eager to learn and continuously develop your skills.
Whether you are experienced or new to care, you are seeking a role that you can truly make your own with a leading employer that shares your same values.

Division DBS info

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 byPriory.We are an equal opportunities employer.