Support Worker

Priory; Highweek; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including reduced rates for gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory is seeking Support Workers for Fair View Lodge in Newton Abbot, England. This role involves assisting a compassionate team dedicated to providing residential support to individuals with autism and learning disabilities.

In this fulfilling position, you will help implement care plans and contribute to enhancing the quality of life for residents. The job comes with full training and development opportunities, plus benefits like a pension scheme and access to flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Natural empathy to support residents through various challenges.
• Ability to assist in implementing individual care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the wellbeing and care of residents.
• Assist qualified staff with patient care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities to facilitate resident treatment.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

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Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Fair View Lodge

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Fair View Lodge are looking for Support Workers to join the team. Fair View Lodge is located in the market town of Newton Abbot. We offer residential support for three adult males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability. Our home is located in a pleasant residential area, within walking distance of the town centre.

Our team are dedicated to providing the people we care for with the skills they need to live a healthier and happy life in their own communities. We know our residents have a variety of different needs and we work to ensure that their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs are met.

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 the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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

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