Support Worker

Priory Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Healthcare cash plan

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Aire House in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a full-time, 36-hour role. You will join a compassionate team, delivering person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and additional needs, supporting their wellbeing and independence.

The role involves assisting with daily living tasks, participating in activities, maintaining records, and collaborating with the team to implement care plans. DBS checks are required and training is provided on arrival.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is desirable; training provided.

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.
• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans.

Skills

Care experience

Job description

Priory Aire House is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join the team. This is a full time, 36 hour role. Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Aire House provides high-quality residential support for adults with learning disabilities, Autism and a range of additional needs. Our person-centred approach ensures that both males and females receive the care, guidance, and opportunities they need to lead fulfilling lives. At Aire House, we believe that every individual should have the opportunity to explore new experiences, visit different places, and accomplish goals they may have previously considered out of reach. We also aim to ensure each individuals unique needs are met with care and expertise. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where individuals can thrive, gain independence, and enjoy a high quality of life.

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
• 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.

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. 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)

About Priory

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Benefits and Development

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