Support Worker - Nights

Priory Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Group in Rochdale is seeking a Support Worker for night shifts at Mount View House. The role involves 38 hours weekly, four waking nights from 10pm to 7:30am, with rotational weekend work. Mount View House supports eight autistic residents, aged mostly over 18, in a rural Greater Manchester setting.

You will join a compassionate team delivering personalised care plans and assisting residents toward wellbeing and independence. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Flexible, innovative thinking and adaptability.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to professional standards and procedures.
• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Person-centered care

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Support Worker - Nights

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mount View House

Compensation: £13.75 / hour

Description

Mount View House
£13.75 per hour
Full Time – 38 hours

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

This is a nights role with 4 waking nights per week from 10pm - 7:30am. Rotational weekend work is included.

Mount View House is located in the village of Syke near Rochdale, in Greater Manchester. We are in a beautiful rural setting on the edge of Whitworth Moor in the South Pennines. Mount View offers residential support to eight autistic males and females. Although primarily for over 18s, we can support individuals who are 17 and moving from children’s services.

We can also support autistic individuals that also have a learning disability, or may present behaviours that challenge.

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

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