Support Worker

Priory Group; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym, tech)

Career development opportunities

DBS check paid

Job summary

Priory Group in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team on varying shift patterns, primarily 8am - 8pm. The role provides residential support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health needs and autism, across a 36-hour full-time pattern.

You will assist with assessments, care plans and daily living activities, while upholding dignity, safety and confidentiality. DBS clearance is required and Priory covers DBS costs.

Qualifications

• Care experience or willingness to train
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures

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 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.

Job 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.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.