Support Worker - Days - Female Driver

The Priory; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including reduced rates for gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support up to £3000

Job summary

The Priory is seeking a full-time Support Worker in Burnley. This role requires a UK driving license for over three years and experience in a similar environment. As part of a compassionate team, you'll support individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Responsibilities include assisting with care plans, meeting personal needs, and maintaining professional relationships. We offer extensive training, leadership development, and a robust benefits package, including a pension scheme and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years UK driving license required.
• Experience in a care environment is preferred.
• Good communication skills to support residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing individual care plans for residents.
• Support residents in daily living tasks and personal care.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients and families.
• Guide less experienced staff in similar duties.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Resilience

Driving license (3 years)

Experience in similar environment

Job description

Hillside is looking to recruit a Support Worker who drives to join the team. This is a full time, 42 hour role. Due to the needs of the people we look after, we can only consider female candidates for this particular role. Priory Hillside is a residential service, located just outside of Burnley. We provide support to three individuals, aged 17 years and above, who are on the autistic spectrum or who have a learning disability. We also cater for those who may have a mental health diagnosis, including a personality disorder. Set within a beautiful rural setting, in the South Pennines area, we aim to help residents create and achieve goals, in order to lead a fulfilled and enriched life.

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.

• You will ensure our residents have any personal needs or requirements met; including any personal care, participation in activities or support with daily living tasks
• You'll complete daily admin including updating person centred support and care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes
• Maintain professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders
• Provide advice and guidance to less experienced staff undertaking similar duties.

What you’ll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• You will need to have had a UK driving licence for a minimum of 3 years in order to take our residents out and about
• Experience within a similar environment
• Good communication skills in order to be able to support our resident

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 opportunitiesSponsorship 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)

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

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.