Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker
Pay rate: £12.80 per hour
Shift pattern: 7am - 10pm
Full time 45 hours per week

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 and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.  
For further details on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our team in Littlestone.   As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals with various needs while also mentoring and guiding junior staff members.

• Develop and implement personalised care plans for service users, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met
• Supervise and mentor junior support workers, providing guidance and support in their daily tasks
• Coordinate and oversee daily activities and routines for service users, promoting independence and well-being
• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
• Maintain accurate records of care provided
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of care services
• Respond to emergencies and implement appropriate interventions when necessary
• Foster a positive and supportive environment for both service users and staff members
• Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities

Benefits include:
A competitive salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
28 days annual leave
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Blue Light Card application opportunity
Cycle to work scheme
NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs

Cotswold Lodge is located in New Romney, in Kent. It offers residential support for eight men with a primary learning disability diagnosis. We are located on a private estate, near the seafront of a market town.
Our team are dedicated to ensuring that all the people we care for have a voice that is heard and that they receive the support, encouragement and empowerment to live the lives that they choose.

Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.  

We are an equal opportunities employer.