Bank Support Worker - Days And Night Shifts

Priory Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Group operates Fitzwilliam Lodge in Rotherham, seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist residents with mental health needs. The role involves personal care, daily living support, document-keeping, and helping individuals pursue personal goals in a safe, respectful environment.

As part of a compassionate team, you’ll encourage participation in activities, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to service improvements while ensuring high standards of care are maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• 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 is desirable, training provided.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Caring approach

Flexibility

Communication skills

Professional standards

Care experience (desirable)

Job description

Location: Rotherham
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Contract: Bank

Fitzwilliam Lodge has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. Fitzwilliam Lodge provides residential support for males and females with mental health needs across 16 bedrooms (including 3 self-contained flats), mainly set in a detached, single-storey property in a quiet residential location. The service can also support individuals with:

• A mild learning disability
• Mild to moderate behaviour that may challenge
• A forensic background
• Epilepsy
• Low level mobility needs

You’re 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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).