Bank Recovery Support Worker

Priory Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Bank Recovery Support Worker to join their team in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this role, you will provide practical support and responsive care to residents, while assisting qualified staff in implementing patient care plans. Empathy and resilience are crucial, and no previous experience is required as training will be provided. This role offers an hourly rate of £12.90 and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Pension enrolment

Access to development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

DBS paid for

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required; just a genuine caring attitude and passion for helping others.
• Training will be provided to develop skills needed for supporting individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support and responsive care to service users.
• Observe and monitor the wellbeing of residents.
• Assist with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Participate in regular team meetings and attend other meetings as requested.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Job description

Bank Recovery Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Cragston Court

Compensation: £12.90 / hour

Description

Cragston Court is looking to recruit a Bank Recovery Support Worker to join the team. Located in Blakelaw, this is a 20 bed residential service, offering nurse-led rehabilitation programmes for people living with enduring mental health conditions. We support people coming to us from a hospital environment, and those stepping up from another community placement or their own homes.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Recovery Support Worker, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

• To provides practical support and responsive care to service users who require support in their rehabilitation and recovery whilst ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
• Observes and monitors the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
• Provide specific interventions with service users as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include Observation and Engagement with service users, escorting on appointments, and being involved in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.
• Contribute to a team approach to residential care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in regular team meetings and attend other meetings as requested.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

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.

No previous experience is required to become a support worker with us — just a genuine caring attitude and a passion for helping others. If you’re reliable, patient, and enjoy making a positive difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you. Full training will be provided to help you develop the skills needed to support individuals with their daily activities and wellbeing.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Pension enrolment
• Access to development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• DBS paid for

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.