Support Worker

The Priory; Leyland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider in the UK as a Support Worker, where you'll make a positive difference in the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities. You'll provide compassionate care while having the chance for ongoing training and career progression through programs like the Nurse Apprenticeship. Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and various benefits in a supportive environment focused on enhancing individuals' quality of life.

Benefits

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and on-going training

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Blue Light Card application opportunity

Cycle to work scheme

NEST pension option

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate compassion and a friendly attitude.
• Previous care experience is ideal but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to challenges is required.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care tasks such as washing and dressing.
• Monitor the physical and emotional well-being of individuals.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks and medical appointments.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathy

Understanding

Patience

Ability to work in a team

Resilience

Verbal and written English skills

Education

Healthcare qualification (desirable)

Job description

Pay rate: £13.20 per hour& a £1000 welcome bonus

Shift pattern: Various shifts between 8am - 10pm, including 8am - 1pm, 10am - 5pm & 1pm - 10pm. Weekend work is 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, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

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, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

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
• Cycle to work scheme
• NEST pension option

Benefits are subject to T&Cs

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
• 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
• Manage some behaviours that could be challenging

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
• Good level of resilience to manage difficlut situations
• 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.

Location Information

Bannister Farm is located in Leyland, in Lancashire. Our home offers residential support to five autistic adults, who may also have a learning disability. The home is located off a main road, in a pleasant neighbourhood. Our team are dedicated to supporting our residents to live their life in a safe and nurturing environment.

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.