Senior Support Worker

Pay Rate: £13.10

Shifts: Weekdays, weekends, bank holidays

08:00 - 20:30
20:00 - 08:30

Full time (37.5HR) and part time (25HR) contracts available

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 pathways into senior and leadership position to help you shape your career with us. 

Our roles can be full or part time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.  

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

Job Description 

Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.  

Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work.  

You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives. 

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.  

Benefits include: 

• A competitive salary 
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage 
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training 
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays 
• Online benefits and cashback rewards 
• Blue Light Card application opportunity 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• NEST pension option 

Benefits are subject to T&Cs 

Responsibilities  

• Supervise and supporting a team in the delivery of person centered care. Encouraging people to live as independently as possible, while supporting them in building their life skills and achieving goals at their own pace 
• Supporting tenants in a person centered way, which can include assisting with personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living skills, including maintenance of their tenancy 
• Acting as a positive role model providing supervision, guidance and professional development 
• Planning of staff shifts and rotas and completing daily administration of electronic and paper records with the involvement of the individual as appropriate 
• Supporting staff and the individual in maintaining their health and wellbeing, which may involve liaising with other specialists 
• Supporting the team in encouraging the individual’s participation and integration in the local community, through activities and interests that meet their ambitions and help them achieve outcomes in their chosen way 
• Promoting an innovative approach to work and a positive culture, embedding the REACH standards in everyday practice 
• Ensuring all colleagues comply with company policies and procedures 

Qualifications and Skills 

• Previous experience in a similar role or setting would be advantageous 

• Ability to lead and supervise a team 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and resilience 

• Demonstrating initiative and the ability to work in a person centred way 

• Ability to work alongside people to develop their potential and skills 

• Empathy, understanding and patience 

• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team 

• Competent in verbal and written English 

• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 social care qualification with Priory 

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK. A driving licence is desirable, although not essential. 

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. 

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