Support Worker

Pay Rate: 

£12.30 p/h

£35per sleep in night

Shifts Available: 

07:00 - 22:00

09:00 - 18:00

22:00 - 07:00 (sleep in)

MUST BE A DRIVER (UK driving license: manual/automatic)

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. 

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

Job Description

Due to a genuine requirement, we are (due to a genuine occupational requirement), looking to recruit support workers only with full UK driving license (manual or automatic).  

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

Responsibilities 

• Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
• Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
• Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
• Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities
• Providing support in a way that reflects the wishes and needs of the individual you are supporting, and is consistent with their individual support plans.
• Supporting the individual to maintain a home of their own and to lead fulfilled lives as valued and contributing members of their community.
• You will also be expected to attend supervisions, team meetings and training and ensure that you provide good communication to your manager and colleagues.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
• Empathy, understanding and patience
• Ability to work on your own initiative, 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, with good listening and communication skills
• A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
• You must be able to relate to people; be a good listener and communicator.
• It is not necessary to have experience of working with people with complex needs although this would be an advantage. However, you must demonstrate an understanding of the issues faced by people with mental health and an enthusiasm for working and supporting them to take control of their lives.
• A good basic level of education is desired. 

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

Additional Information

The Comforter is a supported living service, providing support to five adults who have a learning disability or are on the autism spectrum.

The Comforter is located in Lydd, a small town lying on Romney Marsh, and is situated just off a main road, 10 minutes’ walk from the village.

 Our specialist support enables people to live happy and fulfilling lives in their own homes within their community. The support provided by our service is person-centred and specifically tailored to meet every unique need, underpinned by our philosophy that every individual has the right to live the life that they choose for themselves.

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.