Support Worker

Priory Group; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group is recruiting a Support Worker for Kirklea in Kilmarnock. The role involves helping residents with daily living, following individual care plans, and working within a compassionate team to promote wellbeing.

Part of a 38.5 hour full-time or 22 hour part-time pattern; shift pattern includes daywork from 8am to 8pm. Training is provided and personal development pathways are available within Priory Group.

Qualifications

• Caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in care or support work is desirable; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a compassionate team committed to residents' wellbeing.
• Assist qualified staff with assessment and implementation of care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks to support residents’ dignity and treatment.
• Complete daily administration including notes and care plans updates.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Contribute to safety, confidentiality, and policy adherence.
• Undertake keyworking responsibilities and support resident goals.
• Be flexible and proactive in promoting resident involvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Flexibility

Relationship-building

Professional standards

Education

Care experience (desirable)

Job description

Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kirklea

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Kirklea
£13.45 per hour
Full time – 38.5 hours and part time - 22 hours

Kirklea has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.

This role can be offered on a part time basis working 22 hours per week over 2 days.

Shift pattern is 8am to 8pm, 7 shifts over 14 days.

Kirklea is located in the centre of Kilmarnock, within walking distance of a thriving local community. It offers residential support for 11 males and females on the autism spectrum, who may also have a learning disability, or physical health needs.

We can also support those who have:

• Difficulties with emotional regulation
• Difficulties with communication
• Mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes

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

• Ensure that the people who use our service have any needs or requirements met; including participation in activities and support with daily living tasks.
• To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintain professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.
• To undertake keyworking responsibility for individual clients, supporting the individual to plan goals and personal outcomes and ensure that these are comprehensively documented and reviewed.
• The role holder should have a flexible and innovative approach to their work and be able to facilitate and support clients in decision making, promoting choice and involvement at all times.
• The role holder should present the service in a positive light and should be proactive in making suggestions for how to improve the service.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

• 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

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.