Support Worker (Male)

Priory Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym, IT devices, HC

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group is hiring a Support Worker (Male) for a residential service in Cardiff. The role offers permanent full-time hours and a shift pattern including sleep-ins and day shifts, with a requirement for a driver preferably.

The position supports five adults with varying needs, focusing on compassionate care, personal support, and wellbeing. A clear path of development and professional qualifications is available within the Priory Group.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or higher qualification.
• GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths.
• Ability to work as part of a compassionate team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal needs are met and support daily living activities with dignity.
• Complete daily administration, update care plans and notes.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents, family and staff.
• Adhere to policies to ensure safety, security and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Personal interaction

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ2 Health & Social Care

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Support Worker (Male)

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Princes Street

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Princes Street, 40 Princes Street, Roath, CF24 3SL
£13.45 Hourly Salary
Full Time 39 Hours
Shifts pattern is typically made up of 2 x 8-21 and 1 x 10-22:30 'sleep in' followed by 7.30 - 08:00 in the morning.
Driver (Manual) preferably.
Princes Street has an opportunity for a Support Worker (Male) to join our team.
Princes Street, Cardiff, Wales is a residential service supporting 5 adults with a range of needs. It is located in a city setting and is well connected by public transport, with nearby bus routes and Cardiff Central railway station within easy reach. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Communication and personal interaction is a key feature of this role and may include the provision of support to people who use challenging behaviour as a way to communicate their needs and frustrations or who use alternative communication methods such as pictures and signing systems. This role also requires participation in and promotion of a team approach at all times, with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user. To contribute both verbally and in writing to service user reviews and support planning.
• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths. N.B. It is not anticipated that all new recruits to the role will have NVQ2 qualification but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining and will have a specific time period in which to qualify.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience of working in a related environment is desirable.

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.

• Free on-site parking (where available)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• 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.