Support Worker - New Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Relocation support

Job summary

Priory Group in Blackpool is seeking a Support Worker to join our new development, Heron House. The role offers permanent, full-time hours and a compassionate, person-centred approach to care.

You will support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, assisting with daily living, activities, and wellbeing, while working with qualified staff to deliver individual care plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential.
• Full and part time hours available.
• Based at Heron House, Blackpool.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage participation in activities and community life.
• Support residents in achieving personal outcomes.
• Maintain records and daily notes.
• Build relationships with residents, families and staff.
• Uphold safety, confidentiality and policy compliance.
• Act as a key worker and help set goals.
• Promote choice, independence and involvement.

Skills

Caring approach

Flexible

Communication skills

Professional standards

Care experience

Job description

Support Worker - New Development

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Heron House

Compensation: £13.75 / hour

Description

Heron House

£13.75 per hour

Full and part time hours available

Heron House has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.

Heron House is a new development opening later this year in Blackpool FY3 and will offer residential support to adults with a learning disability and/or autism.

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.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

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