Support Worker - Bridlington - Days/Nights/Sleep

Priory; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Supported Living Whitby and Scarborough is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team. You will provide person-centred care to help individuals live independently, with shifts including Days, Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays.

Training is provided and prior care experience is welcome but not essential. Roles include supporting daily routines, promoting independence, accessing the community, and maintaining records within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and respectful.
• Patient and understanding.
• Reliable and committed.
• Positive and enthusiastic.
• A good communicator.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Passionate about promoting independence and choice.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to help people live as independently as possible.
• Support individuals with daily routines and activities.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Help access community, appointments and activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships.
• Follow individual support plans and maintain records.
• Collaborate with families and professionals.
• Encourage and support people to achieve personal goals.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communicator

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: PSL Whitby and Scarborough - Scarborough

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Full Time – 36 hours

Description

Priory Supported Living Whitby and Scarborough has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.

We understand that flexibility is important, which is why we offer a range of shift opportunities. Shifts can include: Days | Nights | Weekends | Bank Holidays.

Day shifts range 8am to 10pm, waking night shift range 8pm to 8am, plus one sleeping shift per night between 10pm and 8am.

Priory Supported Living Whitby and Scarborough provide supported living services for people with a variety of support needs, conditions and presentations. This includes people who are autistic, have a learning disability or mental health needs. Our specialist support enables people to live happy and fulfilling lives in their own homes within their community.

What you'll be doing

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide person-centred support to help the people we support live as independently as possible and enjoy the things that matter to them. Your role could include:

• Supporting individuals with their daily routines and activities
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing
• Supporting people to access the local community, appointments and activities
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Following individual support plans and maintaining accurate records
• Working closely with colleagues, families and other professionals
• Encouraging and supporting people to achieve their personal goals

Every day is different, and every day you have the opportunity to make a positive difference.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

• Caring, compassionate and respectful
• Patient and understanding
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• A good communicator
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Passionate about promoting independence and choice
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential. We provide training and support to help you develop the skills you need to succeed.

Most importantly, we’re looking for people who genuinely care about supporting others.

Make a difference with Priory. Working in supported living is more than just a job. It’s about helping people to live fulfilling, meaningful and independent lives — and being there to celebrate their achievements along the way.

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