Senior Support Worker

Priory Group; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 16,195 - 23,066; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Senior Support Worker at Caerlan Farm in Llantrisant, South Wales. You will join a compassionate team, providing personalised care and supporting residents with daily living tasks and activities.

The role involves leading a team of Support Workers, maintaining records, and promoting independence and wellbeing for residents. Caerlan is a residential home for autistic individuals, offering a supportive, safe environment.

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.
• Experience leading a team.

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, 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.
• Lead a team of Support Workers and mentor them.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Uphold professional standards

Care experience

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Caerlan Farm

Compensation: £14.25 / hour

Description

Salary - £14.25 per hour

Full Time/Part Time – Hours

Caerlan is located in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynnon Taff, South Wales. Our home offers residential support for eight males and females who are autistic. The house is surrounded by countryside, a short distance from the town centre.

The town sits between the rivers Ely and Clun and derives its name from the three saints, St Illtyd, St Dyfonwg and St Gwynno, with 'trisant' meaning 'three saints'. Here at Caerlan, we want all the people we care for to live happy, fulfilled lives, whilst doing the things they choose to do in a safe environment.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

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.
• Lead a team of Support Workers and mentor them.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential Skills

• 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.
• Experience leading a team.

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.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses