Senior Support Worker

Priory; Stafford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including reduced rates for gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join the team at Leonards Croft in Stafford. This role involves providing residential support to individuals who are autistic or have learning disabilities. The position requires empathy and resilience, as you will assist in implementing care plans and supporting residents in their recovery. Priory offers comprehensive training, contributory pension scheme, and multiple development opportunities to help you shape your career.

Qualifications

• Natural empathy to support others.
• Resilience to handle challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment and implementation of patient care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities for resident wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Leonards Croft

Compensation: £14.25 / hour

Description

Leonards Croft are looking for a Senior Support Worker to join the team.

Leonards Croft is located in Stafford. We provide residential support for eight males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability, or both. The service is off a busy main road, around 15 minutes from the town centre.

The team at our home are committed to providing our residents with the skills needed to live an active and fulfilled life, as independently as possible.

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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

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