Support Worker

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

Pay Rate: £12.00 per hour.

Day Shifts: 08:00 - 20:30 (37.5 hours per week worked over 7 days)

Due to a genuine occupational requirement, we are looking to recruit workers that hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence for this particular role.

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 should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. 

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.

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

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. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program. 

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

Description & Responsibilities 

• Supporting autistic adults with associated learning and communication difficulties to live full and independent lives.
• All individuals are encouraged to attend events and activities of their choice, we endorse hobbies and interests and are flexible in our approach to delivering an individualised, person-led service.
• The people we support get involved in daily activities which aims to focus excess energy and attain emotional and physical composure and fitness.
• We provide learning activities, and encourage interests such as music, art and other hobbies that provide opportunities for self-expression and communication supporting the overall goal of community living.
• Support workers are expected to engage in outdoor and indoor activities with all residents.  This includes, swimming, bike rides, trampolining, walking, public transport and must have an overall level of fitness with a 'can do' attitude.
• You must be comfortable to support with personal care, behaviour that can challenge others and have domestic capabilities.

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
• A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential

To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

Highfields is located in Chasetown, Staffordshire. We offer residential support for eight people who are autistic or have a learning disability. Highfields is on the edge of a suburban area, close to a local Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We want to provide person-centred support to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, enabling them to have a healthy, happy and independent life, within a safe and welcoming home.

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.