Support worker

Priory Group; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in adult care services is seeking compassionate individuals to provide support for residents with mental health needs. The role involves assisting with daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring the well-being of individuals in a residential setting. Full training is provided, and numerous career pathways are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Blue Light Card application opportunity

NEST pension option

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature.
• Empathy, understanding and patience.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting and vacuuming.
• Assist and support residents to attend medical appointments.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Patience

Ability to work in a team

Verbal and written English

Education

Healthcare qualification

Job description

Pay rate: £ 12.90 per hour

Shifts: Mix of days and nights included in shifts
Days - 8:00 am - 8:30 pm / - Nights - 8:00 pm - 8:30 am - Weekend work included.

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 career pathways.

For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.

Job Description

Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.

Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Blue Light Card application opportunity
• NEST pension option

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
• Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
• Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities

Qualifications and Skills

• 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

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

Riverbank is located in Hull, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The service offers residential support for 24 people with mental health needs. We are located off a main road leading to the city centre and within walking distance of a beautiful park. Our team are dedicated to supporting residents to live independently in the community, increasing their quality of life. Riverbank offers a step down service from hospital or locked rehabilitation units and also supports people who may require a step up from the community.

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.