Support Worker - days

The Lighthouse is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join their team. 
Full and Part time positions available 
Shift Pattern: Earlies, Lates and long days, weekend work included
£13.60per hour

The Lighthouse is a 5-bedded residential home for females aged 13-18. The Lighthouse provides a unique package of care and supports 24 hours a day and 365 days a year for young people within our care system. This provision is part of Priory’s transitional living services for young people requiring support with risk taking behaviours offering the best possible care in their recovery journey.
The Lighthouse is a large detached house near to Stroud Town Centre,  We provide a high ratio of care, which enables a robust and proactive approach to risk management, whilst supporting people to engage with meaningful activity in the community.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate:

Qualifications and Skills 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature 
•    Empathy, understanding and patience 
•    Ability to work on your own and as part of a team 
•    Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure 
•    The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges 
•    Competent in verbal and written English 

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK. 
Adult care benefits
•    Free on-site parking
•    25days annual leave  
•    Contributory pension scheme
•    Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
•    Access to development opportunities
•    Long service award
•    Refer a friend bonuses
 

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.