Support Worker - Days

The Priory; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Relocation support up to £3000

Job summary

The Priory is recruiting a full-time Support Worker in Preston. In this role, you will provide care and support to residents, including personal care and assistance with daily tasks. The position requires strong communication skills and a caring approach. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, access to development opportunities, and support for professional qualifications. The role involves flexible hours and participation in community activities, ensuring residents achieve their personal outcomes in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Experience in care or support work is desirable, but training will be provided.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
• Build positive relationships with service users and families.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Ability to work flexibly

Job description

Priory The Spinney is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join the team. This is a full time, 37 hour role which follows a 6 week rota and includes weekends. Priory The Spinney is located within Bamber Bridge, a suburb of Preston, in Lancashire. It offers residential support for three adult males and females, including autistic people and individuals with a learning disability. Our team is dedicated to supporting our residents to have a fulfilled and active life, encouraging dreams, goals and aspirations and designing support around the individual needs of each person we care for, working together to achieve the very best for everyone in a unique, homely atmosphere.

We can also support those who have:

• Difficulties with communication
• Mild to moderate behaviour that may challenge
• Epilepsy

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents’ wellbeing. You will 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.

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

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as 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)

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.

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