Support Worker

Priory; Diss; Presencial; GBP 15.286 - 21.771; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Relocation support up to £3000

Descripción de la vacante

Priory is looking for a compassionate Support Worker to join their team at Hill House in Diss, UK. You will provide person-centred support, helping individuals with learning disabilities live independent and fulfilled lives. Key responsibilities include personal care, encouraging participation in activities, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will possess empathy, strong communication skills, and resilience. This rewarding role offers a salary of £13.45/hour along with several benefits such as a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Formación

• Caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Experience in care or support work is desirable, but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
• Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication

Relationship-building

Resilience

Descripción del empleo

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Hill House

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Hill House is located in Pulham St Mary, a small country village near Diss, Norfolk. The service offers residential support for seven males and females with a primary learning disability diagnosis. We are in a semi‑rural location, off a main road, and surrounded by lovely views and beautiful countryside. Our team are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we support, providing them with the skills needed for them to live a healthier and happier life back in the community.

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will provide the highest standard of person‑centred support and care, enabling the people who use our service to live with dignity, independence, and choice. Support workers are key workers, and provide direct support to our service users in support them to live their best lives. 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. You will play a vital part in helping individuals achieve their personal goals, supporting them in daily living, and empowering them to realise their potential.

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.

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’re Looking For

• 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

• 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
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)