Support Worker - Male only

Priory; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in adult care services is seeking compassionate support staff to assist individuals with personal care, housekeeping, and social activities. This role offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism. Full training is provided, and candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a caring nature.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care tasks like washing and dressing.
• Performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Assisting with safe lifting and transferring of individuals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Understanding

Patience

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Proficient in verbal and written English

Education

Healthcare qualification (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour

Shift Pattern: Various shifts between 8am - 10pm. Weekend work is included.

Company Description:

Priory Adult Care is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.

At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive, and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people's lives.

We offer full training and numerous career pathways, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time, with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.

For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating, and personal care.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes.
• Assist with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning, and movement of individuals.
• Provide assistance and support to attend medical appointments.
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and report any changes to senior staff promptly.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature.
• Empathy, understanding, and patience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to challenges.
• Proficient in verbal and written English.
• A healthcare qualification is desirable but not essential.

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information:

Woodhouse Cottage is located in East Ardsley, West Yorkshire. It offers residential support for six adult males with learning disabilities and autism, cared for by a male-only team. The setting is semi-rural, surrounded by countryside. Our team promotes independence, dignity, empowerment, respect, and opportunities, supporting individuals to fulfill their potential and engage in meaningful activities. We also support individuals with mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), with costs covered by Priory.

We are an equal opportunities employer.