Support Worker - Full and Part Time Available - £1,000 welcome bonus

Priory; Armagh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Career development

IPD sponsorship

Leadership training

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Apple Mews in Armagh, Northern Ireland, is recruiting a Support Worker to join our team. We provide residential and nursing care for 30 adults with diverse needs, including autism and learning disabilities.

Compensation starts at £13.45 per hour with a £1,000 welcome bonus, and there are both full-time and part-time hours available. You will work with a compassionate team, supporting residents with personal care, activities, and care plans while maintaining records and promoting dignity

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is desirable; training will be provided.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving personal outcomes as chosen.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts and notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families and staff.
• Uphold safety, security and confidentiality per policies.
• Act as a key worker for individuals, helping set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence and involvement at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Flexibility

Communication

Relationship-building

Professional standards

Job description

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Location: Apple Mews

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Priory Apple Mews

£13.45 per hour with £1,000 welcome bonus

Mix of full and part time hours available

Apple Mews has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.

Apple Mews is located in the city of Armagh, in Northern Ireland. Our home offers residential and nursing support for 30 adults with a range of needs. This includes people with a learning disability, individuals with physical health needs, and autistic people.

We can support those who have:

• Autism
• A learning disability
• Physical health needs
• Medical needs requiring nursing care
• An acquired brain injury
• Difficulties with communication

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

• 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

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.