Support Worker

Priory Group; Temple Ewell; Presencial; GBP 26 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym and IT

Career development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership training

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support

Resumo da oferta

Priory Group is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for a permanent, full-time position at St Michaels in Temple Ewell, near Dover. The role involves person-centred daily living support, personal care, and helping residents maximise independence in a semi-rural residential service for autistic adults or those with a learning disability.

As a key worker, you will support daily living, personal care, activities and community involvement, while upholding professional standards and accurate care

Qualificações

• Demonstrates compassion and empathy in care delivery.
• Able to adapt to changing needs and flexibly support individuals.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with people supported and colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Provide person-centred personal care and daily living support.
• Promote choice, independence and involvement in activities.
• Support individuals to achieve personal goals and outcomes.
• Encourage participation in activities and community life.
• Build positive relationships with individuals, families and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate care records, plans and daily notes.
• Act as a key worker and help review goals with individuals.
• Maintain safety, confidentiality and professional standards.
• Contribute ideas to continuously improve the service.

Conhecimentos

Compassion

Empathy

Flexible

Communication

Teamwork

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: St Michaels

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

St Michaels is located in the village of Temple Ewell, near Dover, Kent. The residential service supports five adults, who are autistic or have a learning disability. We are in a semi-rural location, off a main road.

Our team are dedicated to supporting the people we care for to maximise their potential and work towards reducing the restrictions that they currently have in place. We want to help them to maximise their independence and support them on their long transitional pathway towards living in their own home in the community.

What you'll be doing

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated and resilient Support Worker to join our team. You will provide high-quality, person-centred support, helping the people we support to live with dignity, independence, choice and purpose.

As a key worker, you will support individuals with daily living, personal care, activities and community involvement, while helping them achieve their personal goals and live their best lives. No two days are the same, and your empathy and resilience will be essential in supporting people through both the highs and lows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centred personal care and daily living support.
• Promote choice, independence and involvement.
• Support individuals to achieve their personal goals and outcomes.
• Encourage participation in activities and community life.
• Build positive relationships with individuals, families and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate care records, plans and daily notes.
• Act as a key worker, supporting individuals to set and review goals.
• Maintain safety, confidentiality and professional standards.
• Contribute ideas to continuously improve the service.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

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.

What We’re Looking For:

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.

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
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.