Support Worker - Nights

Priory Group; Hurlford; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support up to £3000

Job summary

Priory Group in Scotland is seeking a Night Support Worker for Newhouse, near Kilmarnock. This permanent, full-time role covers 42 hours per week with night shifts on a 4/3 pattern.

Newhouse provides residential support for adults with learning disabilities, some with mental health needs or autism, in a semi-rural setting. You will work with a compassionate team, delivering personal care, supporting activities, and helping residents move toward their personal goals, while maintaining records and

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is desirable, but training provided.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Support Worker - Nights

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newhouse Kilmarnock

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Newhouse
£13.45 per hour
Full Time - 42 hours

Newhouse has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. This role is for night shifts with 4 shifts for one week, and 3 shifts for the next.

Newhouse is located in the semi-rural village of Hurlford, near Kilmarnock, Scotland. Our home offers residential support for 22 adults with a primary learning disability diagnosis, who may also have mental health needs or be on the autism spectrum.

We can also support those who have:

• Physical health needs
• Difficulties with communication
• Mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge
• Epilepsy

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

• Someone able to commit to night shifts
• 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.