Support Worker

Priory; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Gym membership

IT devices program

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Priory is seeking Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers to join our Highfields team in Chasetown, Staffordshire. The role involves supporting eight residents with autism or learning disabilities in a residential setting, with a pay rate of £13.45 per hour.

Both full-time and part-time contracts are available. Join a compassionate team committed to person-centred care, while accessing training, development opportunities and a pension plan.

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 but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with assessment and implementation of individual care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.
• Support residents in achieving a healthy, happy and independent life.

Skills

Caring attitude

Flexible thinking

Communication skills

Professional standards

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Highfields

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Highfields

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Salary £13.45 per hour
Full Time/Part Time

Highfields is located in Chasetown, Staffordshire. We offer residential support for eight males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability. Highfields is on the edge of a suburban area, close to a local Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

We want to provide person-centred support to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, enabling them to have a healthy, happy and independent life, within a safe and welcoming home.

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 residentsYou can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

• 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).

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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.