Support Worker

The Priory; Preston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent provider in adult care services, focusing on supporting individuals with varied needs. The role involves providing essential support in daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring the well-being of residents. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills and empathy, with an emphasis on training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Ongoing training commitment

28 days annual leave

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Cycle to work scheme

NEST pension option

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is valued but not essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills matched with a caring nature are key.
• Competent in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks like dressing and eating.
• Observe and monitor physical and emotional well-being.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Healthcare qualification

Job description

Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour

Shift Patterns: Various hours between 7:30am - 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.

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 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
• 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

• 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

The Spinney is located within Bamber Bridge, a suburb of Preston, in Lancashire. It offers residential support for three adults, including autistic people and individuals with a learning disability. We are located in a pleasant neighbourhood, off a main road. Our team are dedicated to supporting our residents to have a fulfilled and active life, encouraging dreams, goals and aspirations. We aim to provide everyday living experiences within the community for people who may otherwise miss the opportunity to experience the wider world.

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.