Support Worker - Days

Priory Group; Samlesbury; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Contributory pension

Gym membership

Healthcare plan

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership programmes

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Priory Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for The Spinney in Preston, Lancashire. The role involves assisting with person-centered care plans, daily living tasks, and activities to support residents with autism and learning disabilities in a residential setting.

You will join a compassionate team, receive full training and career development opportunities within Priory. The position includes weekend work, shift patterns, and a rolling rota to cover 37 hours per week.

Formación

• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential - training provided).
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in assessing and implementing individual care plans.
• Complete daily administration including updating care plans and notes.
• Support residents with daily living tasks while promoting dignity and safety.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents, families, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Ensure personal needs are met and assist residents in achieving their chosen outcomes.

Conocimientos

Caring approach

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Flexibility

Professional standards

Descripción del empleo

Full Time - 37 hours - This role follows a rolling 6 week rota and consists of weekend work and mixed shift patterns.
The Spinney has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.
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. We are located in a pleasant neighbourhood, off a main road.
We can also support those who have:
Difficulties with communication
Mild to moderate behaviour that may challenge
Epilepsy

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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
Ensure that the people who use our service have any personal needs or requirements met; including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks. To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
Maintains professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.

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
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For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement
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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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