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A leading residential support service seeks a Senior Support Worker in Hurlford to provide compassionate care for individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves supervising staff, assisting with daily activities, and promoting independent living while being part of a supportive team. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those you will support.
Senior Support Worker
57 Galston Rd, Hurlford, Kilmarnock KA1 5JB, UK
Full-time
Pay Rate: £13.60 per hour
Shifts: Days/Nights
Company Description
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.
At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A close knit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives.
We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership position to help you shape your career with us.
Our roles can be full or part time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.
Job Description
Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.
Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work.
You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
You will have gained experience in a similar setting, supervising and leading others. While a formal qualification is not required, you should be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Team leadership and management with Priory.
Benefits include:
Benefits are subject to T&Cs
Responsibilities
Qualifications and Skills
To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
Additional Information
Newhouse is located in the semi-rural village of Hurlford, near Kilmarnock, Scotland. Our home offers residential support for 22 adults with a primary learning disability diagnosis, who may also have physical health needs, or be on the autism spectrum. Our passionate team is on hand to provide just the right level of support to allow individuals to live as independently as possible.
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 by Priory.
We are an equal opportunities employer.