Support Worker

Priory Group; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in adult care is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to residents with diverse needs, ensuring their comfort and promoting independence. With a focus on high-quality care, you will help individuals engage in daily activities and foster a positive environment. Comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities are available, making this a rewarding position for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives. Join a supportive team that values empathy and personal growth.

Benefits

Enhanced Disclosure Cost Coverage

Comprehensive Induction

28 Days Annual Leave

Online Benefits and Cashback Rewards

Blue Light Card Application

Cycle to Work Scheme

NEST Pension Option

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is essential due to the nature of the role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature are required.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care tasks and daily activities.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities.
• Observe and report on residents' well-being.

Skills

Care Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Healthcare Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Pay Rate:£12.60 per hour.

Hours:30 hours per week. Various shifts between the hours of8am - 8pm. Weekend work is included.

This role will involve working with one resident on a 2:1 basis.

This role will also require you to drive our residents in the company vehicle, therefore it is essential that the successful candidate has held a full UK driving licence for 3 years

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 closeknit, 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.

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

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 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
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• 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
• 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

Qualifications and Skills

• Must come with previous care experience. This is due to this being a nights role and no senior management team being present during your working hours.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
• Empathy, understanding and patience
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
• The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
• Competent in verbal and written English
• A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

The Old Vicarage is located close to Dewsbury town. It offers residential support for seven adult males and females with a range of needs. This includes adults with a learning disability, individuals with mental health needs, and people on the autism spectrum.

By encouraging people to take control and have belief in their potential, we can make positive outcomes a reality for everyone, regardless of age or presumed ability. We want to support the people we care for through residential to community living. This, paired with our personalisation agenda, enables us to help the people we support to lead fulfilled, independent lives.

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.