Support Worker - Flexible hours available - Days/Nights/Sleep

Priory; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including reducedgym

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Whitby and Scarborough is seeking a Support Worker to join our team in PSL Whitby & Scarborough. Full-time, 36 hours per week, with shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

You will support people with a variety of needs to live independently in their own homes within the community. You will help with daily routines, promote independence and wellbeing, and accompany people to appointments and activities.

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
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential. We provide training and support to help you develop the skills you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: PSL Whitby and Scarborough - Scarborough

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: PSL Whitby and Scarborough - Scarborough

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

PSL Whitby > Scarborough

£13.45 per hour

Full Time - 36 hours

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

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

• 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

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.