Senior Support Worker

The Priory; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of specialist adult care services is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Maidstone. You will play a pivotal role in supervising support staff and providing care to individuals with disabilities. Full training will be provided, and there are numerous career pathways to advance your professional growth.

Benefits

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Blue Light Card application opportunity

Cycle to work scheme

NEST pension option

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior or similar role.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 in Team Leadership and Management.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and supervise support staff.
• Provide personal care and support with daily activities.
• Encourage independence and participation in community activities.

Skills

Empathy

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Salary £13.40 P/H

Permanent: Full Time

Shifts: 3 x 14 hours shifts per week

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 closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives.

We offer full training and numerous career pathways.

Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.

For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.

We’re seeking an individual with senior experience in a similar setting to supervise colleagues, administer medication, lead support planning, manage petty cash and client funds, and act as the point of contact in the absence of site leadership. Good numeracy skills are essential as will need to manage monies. No formal care qualifications required; full training provided, but GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English preferred. Candidates should be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Team Leadership and Management with Priory.

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 should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

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.

Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Blue Light Card application opportunity
• Cycle to work scheme
• NEST pension option

Benefits are subject to T&Cs

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, and eating
• Supporting with cooking and preparation of food and drinks
• Administering of medication (training provided)
• Perform housekeeping duties to include deep cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and changing beds
• Assistance and support to attend medical appointments, in-house activities, goingout into the community
• Attendance of daily handovers to members of the team and shift allocation.
• Observe, monitor, and recording physical and emotional well-being, with immediate reporting to the management team on site or via the on-call system
• Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities, promoting independence
• Head a team of Support workers on shift

Sapphire House is located in Maidstone, in Kent. The home supports six autistic males and females, who may also have a learning disability. We are on a quiet street, off a main road, near the town centre.

Our team are committed to empowering and encouraging the people we care for to develop the skills they need to live as independently as possible. Together we will work towards building independent skills and confidence, to assist them in meeting their potential.

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.