Support Worker

Priory Group; Gloucester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Gloucester is seeking a full-time Support Worker to assist individuals with autism and learning disabilities. You will be responsible for providing personal care, monitoring well-being, and encouraging social activities. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature. The role offers training, flexible benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. A full UK driving license is required, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits like gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Natural empathy to support others.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care tasks.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with medical appointments.
• Observe and report on well-being.
• Encourage social and recreational activities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathy

Patience

Understanding

Ability to work autonomously and in a team

Competent in verbal and written English

Education

Healthcare qualification (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Red House is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join their team. This is a full time role. Shifts: 12 hour shifts. Days, nights and rota weekends (8AM - 8PM and 8PM - 8AM). Rate: £12.90 per hour. Red House is located in a semi-rural area in the picturesque village of Ruspidge, in the heart of the Forest of Dean. Our home provides 24-hour residential support for six people who are on the autism spectrum or have a learning disability. We aim to enable people to make their own choices about the support they receive. We do everything we can to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone we support, and as a team, we are focused on building positive outcomes for everyone. To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.

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.

The ideal candidate:

• Holds full UK driving license
• 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

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
• Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
• Assisting with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals
• Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
• Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams
• Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth

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.

• Free on-site parking
• 28 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our IPD panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

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.

Legal and notice

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.