Support Worker

The Priory; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks compassionate individuals to provide high-quality care and support to adults with various needs. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives by promoting independence and encouraging personal growth. With flexible shifts and comprehensive training, you will join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the well-being of those in care. If you are passionate about helping others and ready to embrace a rewarding career path, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

28 Days Annual Leave

Enhanced Disclosure Cost Coverage

Comprehensive Induction

Online Benefits and Cashback Rewards

Blue Light Card Application Opportunity

Cycle to Work Scheme

NEST Pension Option

Qualifications

• Must be a car driver and owner due to service location.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature required.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care tasks like washing and dressing.
• Assist with safe lifting and transferring of individuals.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Verbal and Written English

Education

Healthcare Qualification (desirable)

Job description

Pay Rate:£12.60 per hour

Shift Patterns:

38 hours/week:

Days: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Nights: 8:00 pm - 08:00 am

Flexibility is required.

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.

Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.

For further details 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

Assist with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals

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

Due to the location of the service, the successful candidate must be a car driver and owner.

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

Redlands is a residential service located just outside of Newport city centre. We support up to seven people who have a learning disability and mental health needs. This includes people with a personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Our team are committed to ensuring the people we care for have a happy life by promoting independence and supporting them to learn life skills.

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.