Support Worker - 30 hours

Priory; Hartwith cum Winsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Relocation support up to £3000

Career development opportunities

Training and progression paths

Job summary

Priory is seeking a part-time Support Worker in North Yorkshire to join our compassionate team. The role involves supported living with adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions.

You will assist with daily activities, implement care plans, and promote independence with 1:1 or 2:1 support where needed. The position is 30 hours per week with a strong focus on wellbeing, dignity, and recovery, in a 24/7 specialist supported living setting.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, person-centred care approach.
• Able to adapt to changing needs and environments.
• Excellent communication with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks and activities as directed.
• Support residents to achieve personal goals and outcomes.
• Contribute to personalised care plans and review progress.
• Maintain safety, dignity and confidentiality in all actions.

Skills

Caring approach

Flexible thinking

Strong communication

Professional standards

Care experience

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: PSL North Yorkshire

Compensation: £13.75 / hour

Description

Supported Living North Yorkshire
£13.75 per hour
Part Time – 30 Hours

Supported Living North Yorkshire has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.

This role is offered on a part time basis working 30 hours per week.

Supported Living North Yorkshire delivers tailored outreach support across North Yorkshire and the East Riding. We work with adults diagnosed with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, often with complex needs.

Our 24/7 specialist supported living services are designed to promote independence while providing the right level of support, including 1:1 and 2:1 staffing where required. We empower individuals to build essential life skills and live as independently as possible.

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

• 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. Innovation
• 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. Value
• 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

• 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
• 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.