Support Worker

Priory; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym membership, IT,

Healthcare Cash Plan

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory's Ardsley House in East Ardsley near Wakefield is recruiting a Support Worker to join a compassionate team. This role involves assisting residents with daily living tasks and personal care within a 36-hour, full-time pattern, typically on 8am–8pm shifts.

You will support residents’ wellbeing, participate in care planning, and help individuals achieve their personal outcomes while maintaining dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is desirable; training provided.
• Able to commit to shift patterns, including 8am–8pm.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Caring, respectful approach to supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
• Support residents in achieving personal outcomes in the way they choose.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, security and confidentiality in line with policies.
• Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence and involvement at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Flexible working

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Ardsley House

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Ardsley House, £13.45 per hour, Full Time – 36 hours with shift patterns covering the 7 days.

Ardsley House has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team on varying shift patterns but primarily 8am - 8pm.

Ardsley House is located in East Ardsley, near Wakefield. It offers residential support for 13 males and females with a range of needs. This includes adults with a primary learning disability diagnosis, individuals with a physical disability, mental health needs and people on the autism spectrum.

It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop outside the home and a train station approximately 7 minutes’ drive away. The M1 and M62 motorways are also a short drive away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

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

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
• Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

• 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.
• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided

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.