Support Worker

Priory; Hereford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory is seeking a dedicated Support Worker at Lammas Lodge, located in Hereford, UK. This role involves providing residential support to individuals on the autism spectrum, contributing to their wellbeing and independence.

Ideal candidates will have empathy and resilience, along with a commitment to improving residents' lives. The position offers comprehensive training, development opportunities, and various employee benefits, fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to support others through highs and lows.
• Commitment to resident wellbeing and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with individual patient care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks to facilitate residents' wellbeing.

Skills

Natural empathy

Resilience

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Lammas Lodge

Compensation: £13.75 / hour

Lammas Lodge is looking for a Support Worker to join the team. Lammas Lodge is located in the village of Lugwardine, in Herefordshire. It offers residential support for seven adult males on the autism spectrum. 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, helping them to achieve positive outcomes. We want to help each person we care for 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 residents.

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 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.