Support Worker

Support Worker
Pay rate: £13.00 per hour

Day Shift - Mixture of shifts  - 07:00 - 22:00, 06:30 - 14:30, and 14:00-22:00 
Night shift  - 21.30 - 07.30 Weekend work included

Company Description 

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.

 At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A 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 

At Priory, you'll be part of a closeknit and diverse team that helps individuals day to day, encouraging them to live as independently as possible.  You will help people reach their full potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.  

Your own positive attitude and genuine passion for providing high quality care and support will be integral to the culture of our teams.  You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.   Whilst previous experience is a plus, the key things you need to excel in this role are empathy and a passion for caring, flexibility and a strong sense of responsibility.  Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you following a successful Probation period.  If you are looking for a rewarding career in a supportive and friendly team, we want to hear from you!

Priory wouldn’t exist without combined energy, expertise and effort. We invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential. 
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 

• 25 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 

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. 

Additional Information

The Lighthouse is a 5-bedded residential home for females aged 13- 18. The Lighthouse provides a unique package of care and support 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 and young adults, 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.

 At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A 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. 
   

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.