Support Worker

Priory Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym access, IT gear

Career development opportunities

IPD/professional qualification support

Job summary

Priory SL South Wales seeks a Support Worker to assist seven non-ambulant, non-verbal tenants with complex health needs in a compassionate team. You will support daily living activities and health-related tasks in a safe, respectful environment.

You’ll be involved in personal care, mobility support, medication administration, and coordinating appointments, with ongoing training and career development offered by Priory.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent; willingness to pursue NVQ within six months.
• GCSEs in English and Maths are required or expected.
• Experience in a related environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling, medication, mealtime and money management, health appointments and correspondence.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities to support resident wellbeing and dignity.
• Support service users in decision making and goal planning, documenting progress.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: PSL South Wales

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Priory SL South Wales is looking to recruit a Support Worker / Gweithiwr Cefnogi to join the team.

We support seven non-ambulant, non-verbal tenants with complex health needs, guided by health professionals. We’re seeking compassionate support workers to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include manual handling, medication, mealtime and money management, health appointments, and correspondence. We also offer sensory activities and regular community outings like shopping, cinema, and holidays.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our resident wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Bank Support Worker, 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.

• Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.
• To undertake key working responsibility for individual service users, 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 service users 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

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.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or a related area, or an equivalent or higher recognised qualification. They should also have GCSEs or an NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths. It is acknowledged that not all new recruits will have obtained the NVQ Level 2 qualification upon appointment; however, they will be expected to begin the process of attaining it within six months of joining and complete it within a specified timeframe. While experience of working in a related environment is desirable, it is not essential.

Social Care Wales

As of October 2022 it will be mandatory for all care workers in Wales to register themselves with Social Care Wales.

For more information on this, please visit: https://socialcare.wales/registration/adult-care-home-worker-registration#section-35677-anchor

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

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.